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1) Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Author

Jenkins, Roy

Series

American presidents series (Times Books)

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

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A masterly work by the New York Times bestselling author of Churchill and Gladstone A protean figure and a man of massive achievement, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the only man to be elected to the presidency more than twice. In a ranking of chief executives, no more than three of his predecessors could truly be placed in contention with his standing, and of his successors, there are so far none. In acute, stylish prose, Roy Jenkins tackles all...

2) Franklin D. Roosevelt

Author

Gunderson, Megan M

Series

United States presidents (ABDO)
Presidents of the United States

Language

English

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Book, eBook

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This biography introduces readers to Franklin D. Roosevelt, including his early political career and key events from Roosevelt's administration including the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, and Pearl Harbor. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.

3) Who was Franklin Roosevelt?

Author

Frith, Margaret

Series

Who was-- ?
Who was ?

Pub. Date

[2010]

Language

English

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Disability Awareness Month - Tweens

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An illustrated biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt that provides information on his childhood in Hyde Park, marriage to Eleanor, political career, years as president, and influence on American history.

4) Franklin D. Roosevelt: thirty-second president, 1933-1945

Author

Venezia, Mike

Series

Getting to know the U.S. presidents

Pub. Date

2007.

Language

English

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Disability Awareness Month - Children

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"Examines the life and career of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the thirty-second president of the United States."--From source other than the Library of Congress

5) Franklin D. Roosevelt: our thirty-second president

Author

Maupin, Melissa

Series

Presidents of the U.S.A

Pub. Date

[2009]

Language

English

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Presents the life, career, and accomplishments of the thirty-second president of the United States.

6) A boy named FDR: how Franklin D. Roosevelt grew up to change America

Author

Krull, Kathleen

Pub. Date

2011.

Language

English

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Focuses on Franklin D. Roosevelt's childhood years and summarizes his achievements as president.

7) Franklin Delano Roosevelt for kids: his life and times with 21 activities

Author

Panchyk, Richard

Series

For Kids

Language

English

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Disability Awareness Month - Tweens

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt's enduring legacy upon the history, culture, politics, and economics of the United States is introduced to children in this engaging activity book. Kids will learn how FDR, a member of one of the founding families of the New World, led the nation through the darkest days of the Great Depression and World War IIas32nd U.S. President. This book examines the Roosevelt family including famous cousin Teddy Roosevelt and First...

8) Franklin D. Roosevelt: the 32nd president

Author

Gregory, Josh

Series

First look at America's presidents

Language

English

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Disability Awareness Month - Children

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A biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

9) Pearl Harbor: FDR leads the nation into war

Author

Gillon, Steven M

Language

English

Formats

Large Print, eBook, eAudiobook

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Explores the anxious and emotional events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor, showing how the president and the American public responded in the pivotal hours that followed the attack.

10) FDR

Author

Smith, Jean Edward

Pub. Date

[2007]

Language

English

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One of today's premier biographers has written a modern, comprehensive, indeed ultimate book on the epic life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In this superlative volume, Jean Edward Smith combines contemporary scholarship and a broad range of primary source material to provide an engrossing narrative of one of America's greatest presidents. This is a portrait painted in broad strokes and fine details. We see how Roosevelt's restless energy, fierce intellect,...

11) Nice work, Franklin!

Author

Jurmain, Suzanne

Pub. Date

2016.

Language

English

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The story of a president who overcame both his personal challenges and the ones facing the nation.

12) FDR

Pub. Date

2006.

Language

English

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Learn the story of one of America's most beloved Presidents. Includes rare archival footage and home movies as well as fascinating interviews with family members, friends, biographers, and eyewitnesses to the Roosevelt saga.

13) Three days at the brink: FDR's daring gamble to win World War II

Author

Baier, Bret

Series

Three Days

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle, eAudiobook

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"With the fate of World War II in doubt and rumors of a Nazi assassination plot swirling, Franklin Roosevelt traveled in secret to Iran for a clandestine meeting that would change the course of history: the award-winning anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier reveals the gripping lost history of the Tehran Conference, where FDR, Churchill, and Stalin plotted D-Day and the Second World War's endgame."-- Publisher's description.

14) Master of his fate: Roosevelt's rise from polio to the presidency

Author

Tobin, James

Language

English

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Disability Awareness Month - Tweens
Texas Topaz Nonfiction Gems 2023 (Gr. 6-8)

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Book, eBook

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"A biography of FDR, focusing on his battle with polio and how his disease set him on the course to become president, for fans of Steve Sheinkin's political biographies"-- Provided by publisher.

15) Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum

Author

Margaret, Amy

Series

Presidential libraries

Pub. Date

[2004]

Language

English

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A brief introduction to the life of the president and the construction, contents and exhibits of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York.

16) The wars of the Roosevelts: the ruthless rise of America's greatest political family

Author

Mann, William J

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, eAudiobook

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Drawing on historical documents and interviews with the long-silent 'illegitimate' branch of the family, celebrity biographer William J. Mann paints a group portrait of this legendary family. Mann argues that the Roosevelts' rise to power and prestige was driven by a series of intense personal contests that at times devolved into blood sport. Eleanor Roosevelt experienced this brutality firsthand, witnessing her uncle Theodore cruelly destroy her...

17) Rightful heritage: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the land of America

Author

Brinkley, Douglas

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

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Douglas Brinkley's Wilderness Warrior celebrated Theodore Roosevelt's spirit of outdoor exploration and bold vision. Now Brinkley turns his attention to another indefatigable environmental leader--Theodore's distant cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt--chronicling his essential yet undersung legacy as the founder of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the premier protector of America's public lands. FDR built state park systems and scenic roadways...