Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt! by Frank Murphy
A Step 3 Step into Reading Biography Reader about Teddy Roosevelt and his efforts to protect our environment and establish national parks. Teddy battled asthma all his life, and the list of things he shouldn’t do was long. But when people told him “you can’t,” he set about proving them wrong. This book focuses on…
A Step 3 Step into Reading Biography Reader about Teddy Roosevelt and his efforts to protect our environment and establish national parks. Teddy battled asthma all his life, and the list of things he shouldn’t do was long. But when people told him “you can’t,” he set about proving them wrong. This book focuses on his inexhaustible enthusiasm and his commitment to preserving America’s natural resources.
Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
“Took a hike and loved it!”
Five Star Review on Amazon By Christine
There is so much about Teddy Roosevelt beyond his presidency that I didn’t know until reading this book! My kids were fascinated by what we learned together! Awesome illustrations to accompany this well-written biography. Two big thumbs up!
About the Author
FRANK MURPHY has taught a wide variety of grades at the elementary for over 24 years. A history buff, basketball coach & fan, and popular speaker, Frank is the author of many fun historical fiction/biography books for young readers, including several popular Step into Reading History Readers – including the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2006 Best Book Award Winner Ben Franklin & the Magic Squares. His all-time favorite book is Jerry Spinelli’s Maniac Magee. Among his other favorites are books by one of his editors, Shana Corey (he can’t wait for her new book The Secret Subway!). His favorite illustrator? Richard Walz, of course!