Bibliograph

Franklin Delano Roosevelt for kids, his life and times with 21 activities, Richard Panchyk

Type

Label

Franklin Delano Roosevelt for kids, his life and times with 21 activities, Richard Panchyk

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Franklin Delano Roosevelt for kids

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Richard Panchyk

Sub title

his life and times with 21 activities

Summary

Franklin Delano Roosevelt's enduring legacy upon the history, culture, politics, and economics of the United States is introduced to children in this engaging activity book. Kids will learn how FDR, a member of one of the founding families of the New World, led the nation through the darkest days of the Great Depression and World War IIas32nd U.S. President. This book examines the Roosevelt family including famous cousin Teddy Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt as well as FDRs early political career and subsequent 12 years in office during some of the most fascinating and turbulent times in American history. Interspersed throughout are first-hand accounts from the people who knew FDR and remember him well. Children will also learn how his personal struggles with polio and his physical disability strengthened FDR's compassion and resolve. In addition, kids will explore Roosevelt's entire era through such hands-on activities as staging a fireside chat, designing a WPA-style mural, sending a double encoded message, hosting a swing dance party, and participating in a political debate

Target audience

juvenile

Classification