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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Gr 4-7 Each volume opens with an attention-grabbing paragraph that captures the essence of the man and then follows his life chronologically. Primary-source materials and quotes, helpful insets, and carefully selected photographs and/or reproductions bring history to life and help make these clearly written biographies highly readable. Unfortunately, there are no sources for the quotes. Aronson shows Nixon as a man who could be a ruthless candidate for office, often destroying the reputations of his competitors, but also having great sympathy for America's poorer citizens. Madison is presented a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




