Monday, March 31, 2014

To Dare Mighty Things: The Life of Theodore Roosevelt by Doreen Rappaport - ADVISABLE

Rappaport, Doreen  To Dare Mighty Things: The Life of Theodore Roosevelt  Illustrated by C. F. Payne  Disney Hyperion, 2013.  $17.99  PICTURE BOOK  Content: G.  

This is a short biography about President Theodore Roosevelt.  When Teddy was little he liked reading about great men and he loved studying animals.  As he got older he loved to go on adventures.  He married and had kids.  He was involved in politics and became President after the assassination of President McKinley.  President Roosevelt helped conserve a lot of our national parks.  

This is a good overview of President Roosevelt’s life touching on the main events of his life.  There are quotes from Roosevelt mixed in throughout.  There are great illustrations and inspiring quotes encouraging people to go out and enjoy life.  This isn’t a comprehensive telling of his life, but it’s a great introduction for beginning readers.  

EL (K-3), EL-ADVISABLE.  Reviewer, C. Peterson.

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