Who Was? Series - A series of illustrated biographies for middle grade readers featuring significant historical figures, including artists, scientists, and world leaders.

ABOUT WHO IS BARACK OBAMA?

A little boy who had a pet ape
A talented basketball player in high school
The first African-American president of the United States

As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the author’s bestselling beginning reader Barack Obama: United States President.

By ROBERTA EDWARDS and WHO HQ
Illustrated by JOHN O’BRIEN

Paperback, 106 pages, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2"

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