The Election of Barack Obama

by Jason Porterfield

Book Overview

The election of President Barack Obama was a watershed moment in American politics. This book examines Obama's historic presidential victory while also looking back at the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, the transformation of race relations in the United States, and the achievements of prominent African American politicians. It explores the events of the Obama's life and examines the political realities that shaped him as a politician.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1435835867
• ISBN13: 9781435835863
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12