Synopses & Reviews
A biography of the 26th Presidentand#8217;s childhood years! and#160;
Before Teddy Roosevelt became famous as a statesman, naturalist, colonel in the Spanish-American War, and twenty-sixth president of the United States, he was a young boy called and#147;Teedieand#8221; who struggled with terrible asthma. Overcoming his illness was a major battle in Teedieand#8217;s young life and his determination to make himself strong and healthy set the course for his amazing accomplishments to come.
"The book provides a salient introduction to the boy who would become a colorful president. A final note sketches Roosevelt's adult years. A solid choice for independent readers or for sharing aloud with children."
and#151;School Library Journal
Includes bibliography and author's note
Review
Praise forand#160;You're On Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt:
"The book provides a salient introduction to the boy who would become a colorful president. A final note sketches Roosevelt's adult years. A solid choice for independent readers or for sharing aloud with children."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"Faulkner captures Teedy's boundless energy and determination in detail-rich scenes... This makes a rousing tale of obstacles overcome."
and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Focuses on the childhood of the dynamic president, describing how Teddy worked hard to improve his poor health and developed a lifelong interest in nature and the conservation of natural resources.
About the Author
Judith St. George has published dozens of successful nonfiction books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winningand#160;
So You Want to Be President?and#160;and the historical Turning Point series, includingand#160;
Youand#8217;re On Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt;and#160;
Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln; andand#160;
Take the Lead, George Washington. You can visit her online at www.judithstgeorge.com.