Growing Up to Be President: U.S. history for kids (Journey to Freedom)

Get Unparalleled, Scholarly History Education No other history text provides brief biographies of each president. Why is this important? Because most history texts focus on high-level views: Economic swings Immigration patterns International relationships Domestic movements Growing Up to Be President provides a tantalizing view of America from the Oval Office. Notably, the readers get unique views of the challenges the youth faced that shaped his ambitions and values. Learners will next discover what one man did in response to national events and crises. Amazingly, you’ll gain a genuine, sweeping knowledge of American history. Ideal for both casual reading and serious study Comes with 32 Free, No-Sweat Lessons, Linked to the National Standards Read New History Content in Short and Long Formats Kickstart teaching with accessible reads on 34 presidents, in a mere 2 pages each Dive into 11 presidents, with 4 pages each. All selections Lexiled to Grade 6. Notable references to never-before-seen primary sources in the Discussion Guide offered in long and short formats. Peak into History with Stunning Photos from the Smithsonian Don’t worry…no faked or AI images. All images follow Smithsonian’s founding goal–to share information with the public. Authentic, compelling views of epic moments in history. Accredited images of presidents in their youth and early political days. Accessible text, not dumbed-down. It’s written by A professional writer with 30 years’ experience–no AI used. An experienced teacher with 14 years in the classroom An award-winning scholar Buy Today and Combine Educational Value with Elegant Presentation Join an Exclusive Group Today! “…an invaluable resource … The detailed accounts–structured perfectly for educational settings–make it easy to incorporate into weekly planning for middle school curriculums. The focus on evolving positions on key social issues like slavery, civil rights, and immigration has sparked thoughtful discussions among my students. The scholarly rigor, combined with accessible writing and fascinating visual content … truly enriches the teaching and learning experience.” —Carlos “As a parent, I’m always looking for educational resources that inspire and inform, and this book has been a fantastic find.” —Michael Z. Enjoyed reading this book! This is a great all-in-one resource … perfect for any class or school library. Students will not only learn about each president’s time in office but also [get] an overview of their lives prior to becoming president… The Discussion Guide offers questions that can generate interactive discussions in whole-group settings, or to check for student reading comprehension. Great resource!” —Luke Z. “This book … doesn’t hold back on the negative and only praise the good but gives an honest portrayal of how well the person and his administration performed in executing their duties… This book humanizes the presidency for students and helps them understand how and why decisions were made and how these decisions affected the future of our country.” —Lorraine M. “…A great resource … with brief histories of the presidents — the writing is very clear and gives a good background of the presidents’ lives without ignoring the issues of the day like slavery and Native Americans. I definitely see it as a resource in many classes — the Discussion Guide … makes it all the better, providing various levels of reading questions, primary sources, and other social studies skills. The reflective aspect of evaluating the Presidential Footprint brings together lots of historian opinions …Can’t wait to see how I can use it in my classroom!” —Anne S.