James K. Polk /
BreAnn Rumsch.
- Edina, MN : ABDO Publishing Company, 2009, c2009.
- 40 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
- The United States presidents .
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Checkerboard Library.
Includes bibliographical references (page 39) and index.
James K. Polk -- Timeline -- Did you know? -- Tennessee youth -- Law and marriage -- Representative Polk -- Dark horse election -- President Polk -- The Oregon Treaty -- War with Mexico -- Home to Polk place -- Office of the President -- Presidents and their terms -- Glossary -- Web sites -- Index.
Features a biography of the eleventh president of the United States including his childhood, education at the University of North Carolina, his early career as a lawyer and clerk in the Tennessee state senate, and key events from President Polk's administration.
4.0. 3.0-6.0. 840 Lexile. S Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Books.
American Inhouse Design Award - Graphic Design USA, 2009.