Warren G. Harding

The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of Warren G. Harding, beginning with his childhood in Blooming Grove, Ohio. Information about Harding's education at Ohio Central College and his early career as a newspaper publisher is discussed. In addition, his family and personal life is highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Harding's political career as an Ohio state senator, lieutenant governor of Ohio, and a U.S. senator. Finally, students will explore key events from Republican president Harding's administration, including the Fordney-McCumber Act of 1922, the Washington Conference on Limitation of Naval Armaments, and the Teapot Dome scandal. Beautiful graphics showcase the primary source documents and photographs. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars help put essential information at students' fingertips. In addition, a quick-reference chart provides easy access to facts about every U.S. president. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Reviewed The United States Presidents series examines the lives of the individuals who preserve, protect, and defend the U.S. Constitution. Each book in this comprehensive collection tells the story of a president's challenges and triumphs from childhood to the White House and beyond. Expanded content includes a section that outlines the function, responsibility and organization of the office of the president, including the branches of government, the Electoral College, term of office, and the line of succession. Lists of each president's cabinet members and Supreme Court appointments are also included. With eight additional pages to the Checkerboard Library format there's more information, more fascinating stories, and more facts for research and reports. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.