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A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Eleanor Roosevelt.
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About the Author:
David Adler was born April 10, 1947. He graduated Queens College in 1968 with a BA in economics and education and licenses to teach mathematics and history. He then worked for nine years as a New York City mathematics teacher. While teaching he studied at New York University and in 1971 was awarded an MBA in marketing. He began work on a PhD in marketing when inspiration struck and he wrote his first book, A LITTLE AT A TIME (Random House, 1976). Suddenly his focus changed from marketing to writing.
In 1973 he married Renee Hamada, a psychologist, and in 1977 their first child, Michael was born. By that time David had written several books. He was granted a child-care leave from teaching and while Renee continued her work, David stayed home, took care of Michael, and wrote in earnest. It was during his first year on leave that he wrote CAM JANSEN AND THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN DIAMONDS. David's ANDY RUSSELL series was inspired by another family member and the many adventures the family had with his enthusiasm and his pets. He lives in New York State. www.davidaadler.com.
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In 1973 he married Renee Hamada, a psychologist, and in 1977 their first child, Michael was born. By that time David had written several books. He was granted a child-care leave from teaching and while Renee continued her work, David stayed home, took care of Michael, and wrote in earnest. It was during his first year on leave that he wrote CAM JANSEN AND THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN DIAMONDS. David's ANDY RUSSELL series was inspired by another family member and the many adventures the family had with his enthusiasm and his pets. He lives in New York State. www.davidaadler.com.
K-Gr 2-Known as the "First Lady of the World," Eleanor Roosevelt's life is best characterized by her kindness, leadership, and determination despite periods of sorrow and tragedy from childhood through adulthood. Her contributions to the American people are endless. She campaigned successfully for Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Governorship of New York in 1928 and also for his U.S. Presidency in 1932, 1936, 1940 and 1944. Even after FDR's death, she continued her political activities as United Nations representative and chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights. The oral presentation by Randye Kaye of the book by David Adler (Holiday, 1991) allows young children sufficient time to follow the text and provides a dramatic interpretation of the written word. The featured highlights of Eleanor Roosevelt's life give students a glimpse into her background as well as a capsule view of American history. The accompanying teacher's guide offers comprehension questions, vocabulary words, and topics for research. This biographical study will act as a springboard for further research in social studies, personal relationships, and character development. Eleanor Roosevelt offers many words of wisdom, but one statement will make a lasting impression, present a challenge and offer hope to the young: "You must do the thing you think you cannot do!" A worthwhile and significant addition to any elementary collection.-Patricia Mahoney Brown, Franklin Elementary School, Kenmore, NY
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- PublisherLive Oak Media
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0874994004
- ISBN 13 9780874994001
- BindingHardcover
- IllustratorRobert Casilla
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