Lyndon B. Johnson: A Texan in the White House

by Harriet Isecke

Overview

This appealing biography highlights Lyndon B. Johnson's life as he represented Texas in the United States Congress for 24 years and became the 36th President of the United States. Through engaging images, intriguing sidebars and facts, appealing photographs, and easy-to-read text, readers will learn interesting aspects of U.S. history during Johnson's presidency, such as the Higher Education Act, Voting Rights Act, Minority Whip, and the Vietnam War. Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are included to help readers navigate the text and develop new vocabulary as they read about Johnson's fascinating life. This book also includes an in-class writing activity that allows students to pay tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433350528
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	12/30/2012
Series:	Social Studies: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	680L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Harriet Isecke, MA and M. Ed., has served for over 35 years as a teacher, literacy coach, and district administrator and is the recipient of several local and state education awards. Her published works include numerous children's picture books, reader's theater plays, primary source guides for students, and differentiated instructional materials for teachers. Harriet speaks at state, national, and international conferences and provides workshops for K-12 educators.

Table of Contents

Life of a Leader 4

Finding His Way 6

Off to Washington 10

Risky Business 12

Senate Leader 14

Headed for the White House 18

President Johnson 22

Ready to Retire 28

Glossary 30

Index 31

Your Turn! 32