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This book is a biography of the twenty-seventh president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.
Quick Summary
"William Howard Taft" is a biography of the twenty-seventh president of the United States that follows William Howard Taft from his childhood in Cincinnati through his education at Yale, his controversial presidency, and his later service as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The book covers specific topics like Taft's struggles with his weight, his complicated friendship and eventual rivalry with Theodore Roosevelt, and how he became the only person to hold both offices. If your kid likes "Who Was George Washington?" or other books in the Who Was/Biography series, they'll love this detailed look at a less-studied president. This book is ideal for 4th through 6th graders reading at a 6.2 level who are interested in American history or need a quick 4,000-word biography for a school report.