James K. Polk
The 11th President
From the Series A First Look at America's Presidents
During his one term as president, James K. Polk helped expand the United States so that it stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, but what else do you know about our 11th president? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Polk’s early life, his achievements as president, and the ways he is remembered today.
Each 24-page book in this series features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and rich photos and illustrations are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.
| Interest Level | Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Subject | Biographies, Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2016-07-25 |
| BISACS | JNF007130 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 973.6'1092 |
| Dimensions | 8 x 8 |
| Lexile | 680 |
| Guided Reading Level | N |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.2 |
| ATOS Interest Level | LG |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
