National Geographic Readers: Barack Obama

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On sale Aug 05, 2014 | 32 Pages | 9781426317590
What biography series is complete without a title on the current U.S. President: Barack Obama? The election of an African American president was truly a monumental day in American history. His legacy will live on as a barrier-breaker and a pioneer. Learn all about our 44th President in this fascinating leveled reader.
CARRIE GILPIN has been a writer, editor, and teacher for 25 years. She is currently a newspaper education editor and freelance writer, as well as a writing coach. She received her bachelor's degree in English from Connecticut College and a master's degree in Journalism from Temple University. She lives in Scarsdale, NY, with her three children and dog, Maggie.
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What biography series is complete without a title on the current U.S. President: Barack Obama? The election of an African American president was truly a monumental day in American history. His legacy will live on as a barrier-breaker and a pioneer. Learn all about our 44th President in this fascinating leveled reader.

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CARRIE GILPIN has been a writer, editor, and teacher for 25 years. She is currently a newspaper education editor and freelance writer, as well as a writing coach. She received her bachelor's degree in English from Connecticut College and a master's degree in Journalism from Temple University. She lives in Scarsdale, NY, with her three children and dog, Maggie.
Caroline Crosson Gilpin View titles by Caroline Crosson Gilpin

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