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 Franklin Pierce beginning with his childhood in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Information about Pierce's education at Bowdoin College and his early career as a lawyer is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years are highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Pierce's military service during the Mexican War and his political career as a member of the New Hampshire state legislature, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate, where he became chairman of the Committee on Pensions. Finally, students will explore key events from Democratic president Pierce's administration, including the Gadsden Purchase, the Treaty of Kanagawa, the writing of the Ostend Manifesto, as well as the Kansas-Nebraska Act and Bleeding Kansas. 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 William Taft, beginning with his childhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. Information about Taft's education at Yale University and his early career as a lawyer, judge, and dean of the Cincinnati Law School is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years are highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Taft's political career as U.S. solicitor general under President Benjamin Harrison, governor of the Philippines under President William McKinley, secretary of war under President Theodore Roosevelt, and ultimately chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Finally, students will explore key events from Republican president Taft's administration, including the signing of the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act, the formation of the Tariff Board, and the establishment of the U.S. Children's Bureau. 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 Rutherford B. Hayes including his early political career and key events from Hayes's administration including civil service reforms, the end of Reconstruction, and the passage of the Bland-Allison Act. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information."--Publisher's website.

"This biography introduces readers to Martin Van Buren including his early political career and key events from Van Buren's administration including the Second Seminole War and passage of the Independent Treasury Act. 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."--Publisher's website.

Saddle up and explore the impressive world of Clydesdale horses! Engaging text encourages readers to examine the history of the Clydesdale and its important role as an American draft horse. From mane to tail, there's no horsing around when it comes to introducing readers to the Clydesdale's size, coat colors, and regal features such as its beautiful white feather. Young equestrians will gain the confidence to identify this gentle giant. Additional chapters cover feeding, grooming, veterinary care, general tack, foals, and basic horse training. Full-color photos throughout show off the Clydesdale in various colors and situations. Whether skilled in horsemanship or going for their first ride, readers will feel ready to run with the wind in pursuit of Clydesdales! Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

"This biography introduces readers to James K. Polk including his early political career and key events from Polk's administration, including the Oregon Treaty, the Mexican War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 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."--Publisher's website.

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 Ulysses S. Grant, beginning with his childhood in Point Pleasant and Georgetown, Ohio. Information about Grant's education at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and his early career with the army is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years traveling the world and writing Personal Memoirs, is highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Grant's military service during the Mexican War and the American Civil War. Finally, students will explore key events from Republican president Grant's administration, including several scandals, as well as the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment and the Specie Resumption 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.