James Madison (Profiles of the Presidents)

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Summary: An ideal first biograpy of Madison for younger students
Review: The most obvious strength of the Profiles of the Presidents series is that they are profusely illustrated little books. There are almost four dozen photographs, etchings, and paintings detailing the life and times of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and the Father of the Constitution. However, this introductory juvenile biography is written by Andrew Santella, a prolific writing of books for children on American history, so this is much more than a picture book about Madison. Santella provides the basic biographical information about Madison but there is clearly an emphasis on his pivotal role in creating the U.S. Constitution and the War of 1812, which dominated his two terms in the White House. This book features a glossary, fast facts about the president, a parallel timeline of world and presidential events, and additional resources for young readers to help them better understand the life and times of Madison. The result is an excellent first biography of Madison, or any other President, for young students. Other biography series are going to provide more information, but this is the better place to start, especially for younger students.

Rating:
Summary: An ideal first biograpy of Madison for younger students
Review: The most obvious strength of the Profiles of the Presidents series is that they are profusely illustrated little books. There are almost four dozen photographs, etchings, and paintings detailing the life and times of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and the Father of the Constitution. However, this introductory juvenile biography is written by Andrew Santella, a prolific writing of books for children on American history, so this is much more than a picture book about Madison. Santella provides the basic biographical information about Madison but there is clearly an emphasis on his pivotal role in creating the U.S. Constitution and the War of 1812, which dominated his two terms in the White House. This book features a glossary, fast facts about the president, a parallel timeline of world and presidential events, and additional resources for young readers to help them better understand the life and times of Madison. The result is an excellent first biography of Madison, or any other President, for young students. Other biography series are going to provide more information, but this is the better place to start, especially for younger students.