Franklin D. Roosevelt: 32nd President of the United States

Children's Literature - Phyllis J. Perry

Biographies of presidents of the United States not only examine the lives of the people elected to this office, but also document the challenges they face, and provide a national and international backdrop for the events that take place during their terms of office. A brief history of Franklin D. Roosevelt is given in one page followed by a time line of the major events of his life. There are short sections about the "Young Franklin," "College and Marriage," "State Senator," "Leading the Navy," "Unexpected Challenges," "Governor Roosevelt," "President Roosevelt," "World War II," and "Final Days." The book is illustrated with a few color and several black and white photographs of people, places, and documents. One of a series of books about U.S. Presidents, this small and recommended volume is packed with information. It contains an index, glossary, list of websites, and several summary pages describing such topics as branches of government, the electoral college, and the line of succession when a president dies or is incapacitated during a presidential term. Reviewer: Phyllis J. Perry