| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm. |
| Series |
Famous lives |
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Famous lives.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
| Contents |
Inauguration -- Barack's family -- Life in Indonesia -- School and college -- The World of work -- Law school success -- A Day in the life of President Obama -- Lawyer, husband, teacher, and writer -- The Political life -- Senator Obama -- The Democratic nomination -- The 2008 Presidential election -- The Impact of Barack Obama -- Do you have what it takes to be a politician? -- Glossary and further reading -- Index. |
| Summary |
One of the most interesting life stories is that Barack Obama, the first African-American president of the United States. This book follows Obamas life from his childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia to his successful presidential win in 2008. The informative text examines the many obstacles he overcame on his long road to the White House. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.3 1.0 142885. |
| Subject |
Obama, Barack.
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Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
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Racially mixed people -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
9781448832873 |
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144883287X |
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