"President McKinley's Killer and the America He Left Behind" by Jessica Gunderson explores the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901 and its profound impact on American history. The narrative delves into the life of his assassin, Leon Czolgosz, and the societal tensions leading to the crime. As McKinley's death catalyzes a swift rise for Vice President Teddy Roosevelt, the book examines the pivotal transformations in American politics and society, marking the dawn of the modern era. Through this lens, Gunderson sheds light on themes of power, change, and the complexities of the American identity during a tumultuous period. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Assassins America .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Compass Point Books .

Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than fifty books for young readers. Her book Ropes of Revolution won the 2008 Moonbeam Award for best graphic novel. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and cat.