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Harry S. Truman - (Childhood of Famous Americans (Paperback)) by George E Stanley (Paperback)

Harry S. Truman - (Childhood of Famous Americans (Paperback)) by  George E Stanley (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This fascinating biography details the childhood of Harry S. Truman, a veteran of World War I who was elected as senator in 1934 and became President during World War II--and had to make some of the most crucial decisions in history. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies -- easily read by children of eight and up -- today's youngster is swept right into history.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>George Stanley was a Professor of African and Middle-Eastern Languages and Linguistics at Cameron University. In between prepping class lectures and grading papers, he found the time to write for children. He was also the author of <i>Night Fires</i> and the Third-Grade Detectives series. <p/>Meryl Henderson is a graduate of Syracuse University. In 1974, she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree. For over forty years, she has been working as a freelance illustrator, specializing in artwork for children. She has illustrated more than a hundred books and has contributed illustrations to countless magazines and educational books. She currently lives in Catskill, New York.

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