Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson
ISBN-10
1098212215
ISBN-13
9781098212216
Series
Andrew Jackson
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
48
Language
English
Published
2020-08-01
Publisher
ABDO
Author
Megan M. Gunderson

Description

This biography introduces readers to Andrew Jackson including his military service, early political career, and key events from Jackson's administration including the Indian Removal Act and his opposition to the Bank of the United States. 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 Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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