| Description |
40 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 x 24 cm. |
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| Series |
The United States presidents |
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United States presidents (Big Buddy Books (Firm))
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
James Buchanan -- Timeline -- Young James -- Entering politics -- Foreign service -- A new position -- Election of 1856 -- Dred Scott -- Bleeding Kansas -- Harpers Ferry -- Divided nation -- Retirement -- Office of the president -- Presidents and their terms. |
| Summary |
"This biography introduces readers to James Buchanan including his early political career and key events from Buchanan's administration including the Dred Scott case and the secession of seven Southern states prior to the American Civil War. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Provided by publisher. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader 4.9. |
| Subject |
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 -- Juvenile literature.
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Presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1857-1861 -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Title |
Buchanan |
| Running Title |
15th President of the United States, James Buchanan |
| ISBN |
9781680780840 (lib. bdg.) |
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1680780840 (lib. bdg.) |
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9781680775044 |
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