John Adams

by Jane H. Gould

Book Overview

John Adams was a successful lawyer in Boston when he found himself drawn into the colonial quest for liberty from Britain. Despite defending the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre, Adams ended up taking a leadership role in rallying the people to fight for their independence. As the new government found its legs, Adams found himself the first Vice President of the United States. He would go on to become President before retiring to live...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1448878993
• ISBN13: 9781448878994
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6