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A Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt - (Picture Book Biographies) by David A Adler (Paperback)

A Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt - (Picture Book Biographies) by  David A Adler (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Eleanor Roosevelt.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Eleanor Roosevelt went from being a sad, shy child to becoming an adult who reached out to people everywhere. She married Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1904. She became America's first lady while he served as president from 1932 - 1945. During the years of the Great Depression, she visited towns, cities, and farms all over the country and brought hope to millions of people. She made many speeches, had a radio program, and wrote a newspaper column. Eleanor Roosevelt called on American soldiers during World War II and served as chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights at the United Nations after her husband's death. She was an important, beloved figure of her time and is remembered as one of America's greatest women.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>David A. Adler is the author of many popular books for children, including biographies, math books, and Judaica. His strong interest in history and biography led to his bestselling Picture Book Biography series. He lives in New York State with his wife and family. <p/> Robert Casilla is the illustrator of several titles in David A. Adler's Picture Book Biography series, with subjects that include Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Jesse Owens. He lives in Connecticut.

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