Books with author BreAnn Rumsch

The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of Rutherford B. Hayes, beginning with his childhood in Delaware, Ohio. Information about Hayes's education at Kenyon College and Harvard Law School, and his early career as a lawyer is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years at Spiegel Grove and his support of the Slater Fund is highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Hayes's military service during the American Civil War and his political career as a Radical Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he voted for the Freedmen's Bureau Act, the Fourteenth Amendment, the Reconstruction Acts, and the Tenure of Office Act, and as governor of Ohio. Finally, students will explore key events from Republican president Hayes's administration, including civil service reforms, the end of Reconstruction, and the passage of the Bland-Allison Act. Beautiful graphics showcase the primary source documents and photographs. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars help put essential information at students' fingertips. In addition, a quick-reference chart provides easy access to facts about every U.S. president. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This informative yet approachable title gives students a clear understanding of why Money Matters and encourages them to take part in the Economy in Action! With plenty of kid-friendly examples, topics range from scarcity, budgets, unemployment, and taxes to the history of money, how money is created, and credit & debt. By examining money and its value, students will be armed with the tips and tools they need for fiscal fitness. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of James K. Polk, beginning with his childhood in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and Columbia, Tennessee. Information about Polk's education at the University of North Carolina and his early career as a lawyer and clerk in the Tennessee state senate is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement to Polk Place is highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Polk's political career as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Speaker of the House. Finally, students will explore key events from Democratic president Polk's administration, including the passage of the Independent Treasury Act, the Oregon Treaty, as well as the Mexican War and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, from which the Mexican Cession was gained. Beautiful graphics showcase the primary source documents and photographs. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars help put essential information at students' fingertips. In addition, a quick-reference chart provides easy access to facts about every U.S. president. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of George W. Bush beginning with his childhood in New Haven, Connecticut, and Midland, Texas. Information about Bush's education at Yale University and his early career in the oil business and as part owner of the Texas Rangers is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life is highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Bush's time in the Texas Air National Guard and his political career as governor of Texas. Finally, students will explore key events from Republican president Bush's administration, including the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the passage of the USA Patriot Act, the beginning of the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, and the economic crisis. Beautiful graphics showcase the primary source documents and photographs. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars help put essential information at students' fingertips. In addition, a quick-reference chart provides easy access to facts about every U.S. president. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of Herbert Hoover, beginning with his childhood in West Branch, Iowa, and Newberg, Oregon. Information about Hoover's education at Stanford University and his early career as an engineer, including being caught in the Boxer Rebellion, is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years, including his work on the Polish Relief Commission, the Famine Emergency Committee, and the Hoover Commissions, is highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Hoover's relief efforts during World War I, such as the Commission for Relief in Belgium and the American Relief Administration, and his political career as U.S. food administrator under President Woodrow Wilson and as secretary of commerce under Presidents Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge. Finally, students will explore key events from Republican president Hoover's administration, including the Great Depression and the creation of organizations such as the Federal Farm Board and the Department of Education. Beautiful graphics showcase the primary source documents and photographs. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars help put essential information at students' fingertips. In addition, a quick-reference chart provides easy access to facts about every U.S. president. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of Bill Clinton, beginning with his childhood in Hope and Hot Springs, Arkansas. Information about Clinton's education at Georgetown University and Yale Law School as well as his early career as a teacher and lawyer is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years writing and working with the William J. Clinton Foundation is highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Clinton's political career as attorney general, and governor of Arkansas. Finally, students will explore key events from Democratic president Clinton's administration, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, the North American Free Trade Agreement, and military campaigns in Haiti, Bosnia, Iraq, and Yugoslavia. Other events covered are the Whitewater scandal, Kenneth Starr's investigation, and Clinton's impeachment. Beautiful graphics showcase the primary source documents and photographs. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars help put essential information at students' fingertips. In addition, a quick-reference chart provides easy access to facts about every U.S. president. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of Martin Van Buren beginning with his childhood in Kinderhook, New York. Information about Van Buren's early career as a lawyer is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years at Lindenwald is highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Van Buren's political career as a New York state senator, member of the Albany Regency, U.S. senator, where he served as chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary, governor of New York, and secretary of state and member of the Kitchen Cabinet under President Andrew Jackson. Finally, students will explore key events from Democratic president Van Buren's administration, including the Trail of Tears, the Second Seminole War, and passage of the Independent Treasury Act. Beautiful graphics showcase the primary source documents and photographs. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars help put essential information at students' fingertips. In addition, a quick-reference chart provides easy access to facts about every U.S. president. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This biography introduces readers to Herbert Hoover including his early career as a geology engineer, his early political career, and key events from Hoover's administration including the Great Depression. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"This biography introduces readers Ulysses S. Grant including his military service and key events from Grant's administration including several scandals, as well as the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information."--Publisher's website.