A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Monroe's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the fifth president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.

Young James Monroe fought in the Revolutionary War and almost died when he was shot during a battle, but what else do you know about our 5th president? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Monroe's early life, his achievements as president, and the many ways he is remembered today. Each 24-page book in this series features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text,...

This biography introduces readers to James Monroe including his military service, early political career, and key events from Monroe's administration including the Monroe Doctrine. 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. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo...

Examines the childhood, political career, and other activities of the fifth president of the United States.

Examines the life of the president known for the foreign policy which bears his name, the Monroe Doctrine. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Monroe's life.

A biography of the man elected fifth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.

Examines the life of the fifth president of the United States, his wife, and family, with an emphasis on the years before and in the White House.

A biography of the fifth president of the United States, focusing on his childhood and young adulthood.