Chester A. Arthur: 21st President of the United States cover

Chester A. Arthur: 21st President of the United States

Author: Stevens, Rita

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 9.1
Points 6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 28857
Points per Word 0.000208
Page Count 118
Points per Page 0.050847

Description

The book is a biography of Chester A. Arthur, the twenty-first President of the United States. It follows his life from birth to death, examining his childhood, education, employment, and political career. The book provides a factual account of Arthur's rise to the presidency and his time in office.

Quick Summary

Chester A. Arthur went from a kid with almost no money to living in the White House, and his story has more twists than a rollercoaster. The book reveals how Arthur secretly learned to play piano, survived a deadly assassination attempt on President Garfield, and pulled off one of the most surprising political comebacks in American history. If your kid loves the mystery and drama of "The Maze Runner" series, they'll be hooked on discovering how this little-known president actually shaped America. Perfect for kids in grades 5-7 who love history, mysteries, and underdog stories.