First Son And President: A Story About John Quincy Adams (Creative Minds Biographies)

By Beverly Gherman

Book Overview

America's sixth president and son of America's second president, John Quincy Adams lived an extraordinary life. Beginning as a young boy as secretary for his father during the peace talks that ended the Revolutionary War, Adams served his country as a diplomat, state senator, secretary of state, the president, and as a representative in congress. Through his many speeches, essays, books, and written reports, Adams helped shape America. Today, he is remembered as a great statesman, a scholar, and a poet, just as he hoped he would be.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822530910
• ISBN13: 9780822530916
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Lerner Classroom
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 9