Barack Obama's family tree : roots of achievement / Amelie von Zumbusch.

By: Material type: TextSeries: Zumbusch, Amelie von. Making history: The Obamas ; Publication details: New York, NY : PowerKids Press, 2010.Edition: 1st edDescription: 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781435893900
  • 1435893905
  • 9781435898721
  • 1435898729
  • 9781435898738
  • 1435898737
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • JUV E 909 .Z86 2010
Contents:
A strong family -- Barack Obama's family tree -- Born in beautiful Hawaii -- A lively grandfather -- A practical grandmother -- Smart with a kind heart -- Roots in Kenya -- The father of eight children -- Visiting Kenya -- The Obamas' future.
Summary: This book takes a look at the fascinating and diverse family history of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his Kansas-born mother and his father who was from Kenya. Theyll learn about the influence that his parents had on his life, as well as the influence of his paternal and maternal grandparents. Students will come away with the understanding that challenges, separation, and loss can be translated into success and achievement, all depending upon how an individual chooses to approach adversity.
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Juvenile Book Storms Research Center Juvenile Collection JUV E 909 .Z86 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 98650627

Includes index.

A strong family -- Barack Obama's family tree -- Born in beautiful Hawaii -- A lively grandfather -- A practical grandmother -- Smart with a kind heart -- Roots in Kenya -- The father of eight children -- Visiting Kenya -- The Obamas' future.

This book takes a look at the fascinating and diverse family history of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his Kansas-born mother and his father who was from Kenya. Theyll learn about the influence that his parents had on his life, as well as the influence of his paternal and maternal grandparents. Students will come away with the understanding that challenges, separation, and loss can be translated into success and achievement, all depending upon how an individual chooses to approach adversity.

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