James K. Polk
- ISBN-10
- 1098212339
- ISBN-13
- 9781098212339
- Series
- James K. Polk
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 48
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-08-01
- Publisher
- ABDO
- Author
- BreAnn Rumsch
Description
This biography introduces readers to James K. Polk including his early political career and key events from Polk's administration, including the Oregon Treaty, the Mexican War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 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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Other editions
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- 2019-06-12
- 66 pages
- Paperback
- Independently Published
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- 2014-03-11
- 208 pages
- Ebook
- Times Books
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