Jefferson Davis

Junior Biographies

The president of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, was reluctant to take office. He had a military background and would have rather have taken a post on the battlefield. In this compelling biography, readers are introduced to Davis as a historical figure to learn from, rather than simply a character on the losing side of the Civil War. From his family life to his political career, the story of Davis's life is included in age-appropriate detail with historical context. The engaging content gives readers a chance to see the divided nation through another lens, encouraging further research of a complex time in U.S. history.

RL
Grades
3-4
IL
Grades
3-5
GRL
R
Details:
Product:
ISBN: 978-1-9785-0203-1
Author: Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Copyright: 2019
Reading Level: Grades 3-4
Interest Level: Grades 3-5
GRL: R
Lexile: 620
Dewey: 973.7/13092--dc2
Pages: 24
Dimensions: 7 1/8" x 8 1/2"
Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Timelines, Websites