Ronald Reagan
Pivotal Presidents: Profiles in Leadership
Witty and charming, Ronald Reagan could as easily enchant political assemblies as he could movie-goers. As the first U.S. president to reach the White House by way of Hollywood, Reagan may have seemed an unlikely candidate. But throughout his life, Reagan had demonstrated a talent and passion for politics, even during his time as an actor, and his combination of knowledge and charisma won over voters. Readers examine Ronald Reagan's life and career, from his boyhood to the successes and challenges connected to his administration to his final days.
* Reviews *
Series review:
Pivotal Presidents: Profiles in Leadership
"The titles
are well illustrated with photos and reproductions that offer significant detail
and greatly enhance the presentations. ... Teachers will be able to align these
titles to Common Core Standards by asking students to argue whether or not the
author makes his claim that these presidents were pivotal to our history.
Classes can study the structure of each text and how the author builds an
argument using quotes from primary sources. Lincoln, in particular, makes wonderful
use of quotes. Solid choices for libraries looking to update their presidential
biographies."
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Esther Keller, School Library Journal
