Barack Obama: An American Story

by Roberta Edwards

Of mixed race and cultures, Barack Obama struggled for years with his identity and place in society. Having found his niche in public service, he has made history as the fifth African American U.S. senator ever to be elected. Now the skinny kid? continues his political journey and strives to become the nation?s first black president. From Hawaii to Chicago to Washington, D.C., Senator Obama?s life has been interesting and inspiring.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0448447991
• ISBN13: 9780448447995
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4

Customer Reviews

Good Children's Biography

This is a good children's biography of Barack Obama. Most facts seem to be taken from his autobiographies. It contains good information and is great for kids.

Great book

This is a very good book for anyone(including adults) who want the facts about Barack Obamas life. Easy read, nice pictures.

Great read for kids

This is really great biography for school-aged children. I've read it with my 7 year old son a couple of times now, and now when he hears or sees Barack Obama on tv, he feels like he knows a bit about him as a person. It's a short book, but is easy to read, and the pictures and illustrations make it very engaging.

A Basic Reader for Kids and Adults Alike

I originally bought this little book for my granddaughter, a kindergartener who idolizes Barack Obama, and one copy for myself. When the book arrived, I quickly read it because I always do the grandmother-preview of all the books I buy for the grandkids. Lo and behold - I found a primer for adults who may just be getting to know Obama and who want to know the basics about who he is, where he's from, and how those circumstances molded him into the Presidential candidate he is today. This (along with the H. Clinton counterpart) should be required reading for all voting Americans. I shared it with several others (adults) and all of them wanted to purchase copies.

Great little book!

This is a great introductory book to Barack Obama written for children. My daughter loves it and it gives a great overview of his life to date. It's short and to the point.