James Carter: Thirty-Ninth President of the United States (Encyclopedia of Presidents)

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Summary: An informative juvenile biograph of President "James" Carter
Review: I am not totally sure, but I think the only time President Carter is referred to as "James" instead of "Jimmy" is in the title of this book by Linda R. Wade, which is part of the Encyclopedia of Presidents series. Written in 1989, Wade notes that Carter served as President during a difficult time and suggests that history will confirm the significance of his deeds, emphasizing Carter's Camp David Accord and other peace seeking efforts. This biography begins with Carter's campaign for the White House, when nobody took the former Governor of Georgia seriously as a candidate, and seeks to tell the story of his life to show how he ended up winning the 1976 Presidential election, covering Carter's youth, his Navy career, and his life in politics. This juvenile biography also touches on some of the things Carter has done since leaving office, where he has established himself as one of the more politically and socially active ex-Presidents in the nation's history. I would not be surprised if Carter's popularity is higher now than it has ever been. This volume is illustrated with lots of black & white photographs from Carter's personal life and political career. The production values are no where near being slick, but in terms of the sheer amount of information provided, the Encyclopedia of Presidents series sets the standard for juvenile biographies of the Presidents.