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Chargement... The Great Little Madison (Unforgetable Americans) (original 1989; édition 1998)par Jean Fritz (Auteur)
Information sur l'oeuvreThe Great Little Madison par Jean Fritz (1989)
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. Sometimes, heroes are large as well as larger than life. Madison was diminutive and would have been an easy person to miss in a crowded room. Throughout their school years, students learn about the origins of the United States and how its government evolved, but individuals are often omitted from the story. Fritz's biography of the "Father of the Constitution" provides penetrating insights into the experiences and ideas that Madison, who, despite his bantam stature was an intellectual giant, and hence the book's title. Allowing students to discover who the Founders were as people might also underscore the point that even people who are unremarkable on the surface are capable of great things. This book is an inspiration for all the children it teaches them that no matter how tall or strong you are you can have an impact on the world if you have confidence in yourself. James madison show passion and devoted the rest of his hardworking life to try to make the constitution work for The united States. Definitely a book to teach history. Sometimes in middle school or high school kids have to do reports on presidents or something from history and I think this would be a good recommendation. They will learn many things about Mr. Madison and other historical people and events. And teaches many things about Government aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Google Books — Chargement... GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)973.510924History and Geography North America United States 1809-1845 James Madison (4 Mar. 1809-4 Mar. 1817)Classification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne:
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James Madison's greatest error was mollycoddling his step-son "Precious Payne" in the backside who lived life irresponsibly and in great debt.
After Madison's death Dolley had to sell their home Montpelier due to Payne's mismanagement. ( )