The Great Adventure: Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of Modern America
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 248
Published: 2007
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"The Great Adventure: Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of Modern America" by Albert Marrin explores the dynamic life and presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, a pivotal figure in American history. The book delves into Roosevelt’s transformative influence on the nation during the early 20th century, highlighting his adventurous spirit, progressive policies, and commitment to conservation. It recounts his bold actions in domestic and foreign affairs, including trust-busting, expanding national parks, and navigating global politics. Through captivating narratives and rich historical context, Marrin illustrates how Roosevelt's vision and leadership helped shape modern America, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 248 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2007 by Dutton Books .
Albert Marrin is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books for young people and is the recipient of many honors, including the Washington Post Nonfiction Award for "outstanding lifetime contribution [that] has enriched the field of children's literature. " C. B. Mordan has illustrated several children's books, including Silent Movie by Avi and Guinea Pig Scientists by Mel Boring and Leslie Dendy. He lives in Kansas.