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Jimmy Carter: A Little Golden Book Biography

Illustrated by Jim Starr
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Hardcover
$5.99 US
6.63"W x 8.06"H x 0.19"D   | 4 oz | 72 per carton
On sale Nov 26, 2024 | 24 Pages | 9780593898345
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3

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A Little Golden Book biography that honors the life of Jimmy Carter—the 39th president of the United States, whose kindness and dedication to helping others left an enduring legacy. This beautifully illustrated book will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.

Jimmy Carter rose from humble beginnings as a peanut farmer to become a champion for peace, human rights, and democracy. After leaving the White House, the Nobel Peace Prize recipient continued to help others by building houses with Habitat for Humanity and working to protect the environment well into his nineties. He passed away at the age of 100—the only ex-president to live that long.

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  • George W. Bush
  • John McCain
  • Ronald Reagan
  • Barack Obama
  • Joe Biden
MICHAEL JOOSTEN is a children's book editor and writer living in New York City. He is the author of the board books My Two Moms and MeMy Two Dads and Me, and Pride 123. Books he has edited include Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag and Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution. View titles by Michael Joosten

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A Little Golden Book biography that honors the life of Jimmy Carter—the 39th president of the United States, whose kindness and dedication to helping others left an enduring legacy. This beautifully illustrated book will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.

Jimmy Carter rose from humble beginnings as a peanut farmer to become a champion for peace, human rights, and democracy. After leaving the White House, the Nobel Peace Prize recipient continued to help others by building houses with Habitat for Humanity and working to protect the environment well into his nineties. He passed away at the age of 100—the only ex-president to live that long.

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
  • George W. Bush
  • John McCain
  • Ronald Reagan
  • Barack Obama
  • Joe Biden

Author

MICHAEL JOOSTEN is a children's book editor and writer living in New York City. He is the author of the board books My Two Moms and MeMy Two Dads and Me, and Pride 123. Books he has edited include Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag and Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution. View titles by Michael Joosten

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