Remarkable Rough-Riding Life of Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of Empire America, The

Wild America Gets a Protector; Panama's Canal; The Big Stick & the Bull Moose; Kids, Pets, and Spitballs in the White House; and Much, Much More

Author  Cheryl Harness
Remarkable Rough-Riding Life of Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of Empire America, The

The eagerly awaited third title in the Cheryl Harness Histories series paints a vibrant portrait of Theodore Roosevelt—Rough Rider, trustbuster, explorer, President, and more—whose bullish attitude forever changed America.

How did a sickly boy transform himself into one of the country's boldest leaders? You'll get the full story—front page and behind-the-scenes—as only Cheryl Harness can tell it. Through her lively narrative and engaging artwork, readers will see Teddy riding the range in South Dakota, charging up San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American War, climbing the political ladder all the way to the White House, breaking up big business, building the Panama Canal, and big-game hunting in Africa. They will also experience life in America when the telephone, airplane, and automobile…