Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 328.73092
EAN: 9780448447995
ISBN: 0448447991
Label: Grosset & Dunlap
Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 48
Publication Date: August 16, 2007
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Sales Rank: 8285
Studio: Grosset & Dunlap
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Of mixed race and cultures, Barack Obama struggled for years with his identity and place in society. Having found his niche in public service, he has made history as the fifth African American U.S. senator ever to be elected. Now “the skinny kid” continues his political journey and strives to become the nation’s first black president. From Hawaii to Chicago to Washington, D.C., Senator Obama’s life has been interesting and inspiring.
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Rating:  - What I think about Obama
Some may say that racism is my problem, but think again.
If Barak Obama was not so liberal, but rather a conservative, who wanted to put prayer and christianity back in schools, and out law homosexuality everywhere, outlaw abortion, and not be the communist that he is, I would most certainly vote for him. It's not the color of his skin that bothers me but the fact that he is a major communist who will lead our nation straight into the pits of hell!
Rating:  - A great introduction to Barack Obama for older children.
By older children, I mean the 6-8 crowd of the recommended ages 4-8. I think parts of this book are too advanced for even some kindergarteners, but it has great pictures and definitely enough information for an adult to paraphrase for the 4-5 year old child.
I bought this for my preschool to introduce the children to voting and presidents for upcoming election day. I won't be able to use this whole book verbetim, but definitely will use parts and paraphrase. I do think that a 1st grader will be able to understand it with an adult there to answer questions. Probably perfectly targeted towards the 2-3rd graders, not just for the language used, but for the concepts presented as well.
Rating:  - Good Children's Biography
This is a good children's biography of Barack Obama. Most facts seem to be taken from his autobiographies. It contains good information and is great for kids.
Rating: - Barack Obama is the 21st Century Reincarnation of 20th Century Black Racist Rap Brown
This is not a children's book. It is a work of propaganda. It should be titled, "How to Win Voters and Influence the Media By Playing the Race Card".
1. Obama's only real-world experience during his legal and political career is playing the race card. But for the race card, he would still be a lecturer at the University of Chicago Law School. He has no experience whatever as an executive, manager, or trial atorney. As president his total lack of executive experience would damage America the same way that Mayor Ray Nagin's lack of executive experience has damages New Orleand, But if anyone criticizes Obama, he, his wife, or his surrogates in the media (e.g. Chris Matthews and Andrea Mitchell) will play the race card.
2. Obama's sonorous voice and million dollar smile are not a substitute for his lack of judgment. His decisions on almost every political, economic and social issue have been wrong, and have caused him to lip-flop. He lacks the gravitas required of a president.
3. Obama's so-called policies are jive talk. Like Hitler, he is a charismatic speaker. Like Hitler, he believes that he is the messiah. But like Hitler, he has refused to articulate the "changes" that his political, economic and social policies will cause to America . There is no evidence to support his apocryphal claims. One recent example of his jive talk is his position on the military. Although he has consistently voted against the military, he argued to the VFW that he was pro-military because his relatives ... Read More
Rating: - Great book
This is a very good book for anyone(including adults) who want the facts about Barack Obamas life. Easy read, nice pictures.
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