Book details
First Kids (Step into Reading)
Description
Kids will be kids-even when they live in the White House! Discover the stories of our presidents' children in this leveled reader perfect for President's Day!From Tad Lincoln (secretly called a "tyrant" ) to the Roosevelt gang (who kept a pet badger, a rat, dogs, snakes, horses, parrots, and a one-legged chicken!) to the Kennedys (who used the oval office as a playground) to Chelsea Clinton (who transformed herself from an awkward teen into an accomplished scholar), the children featured in First Kids shared a unique experience and role in American history.
Age
7-9
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
48 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Educational Value: The book provides educational insights into the lives of the children of U.S. presidents, offering young readers a unique perspective on American history and the personal lives of influential figures.
- Reading Skills Development: As a 'Step into Reading' book, it is designed to help early readers develop their reading skills with age-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures, making it a great tool for literacy development.
- Engaging Stories: The anecdotes and stories about the First Kids are likely to be engaging and entertaining, keeping children interested in reading and learning more about the topic.
- Cultural Awareness: Reading about the First Kids can help children understand the diverse experiences and backgrounds of different families in the White House, fostering a sense of cultural awareness and empathy.