The Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt: Confronting the Great Depression and World War II

By Don Nardo

Book Overview

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the longest serving president in U.S. history, successfully guided Americans through two of the worst crises ever. He succeeded where others had failed in pulling the country back from the brink of collapse during the Great Depression. He lifted Americans' spirits and turned them away from fear and defeatism. Then came the horrors and devastation of World War II. The brilliant and courageous Roosevelt proved to be an outstanding commander in chief, leading the world to victory over the powers of evil.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756549353
• ISBN13: 9780756549350
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Compass Point Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.7" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9