Andrew Jackson

* A classic biography penned by a contemporary of Old Hickory! Although he didn't become the minister his mother hoped, Andrew Jackson was a veteran of the Revolutionary War, brilliant strategist during the War of 1812, and controversial president of the United States. Jenkins's account traces his path from the wilderness to the Oval Office. 400 pages, hardcover from Attic Books.

The Childhood of Famous Americans series chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and experiences that influenced the person's development. History is fleshed out with fictionalized details, and conversations have been added to make the stories come alive to today's reader, but every reasonable effort has been made to make the stories consistent with the events, ethics, and character of their subjects.

This biography of the seventh president of the United States is the fascinating story of how one young man overcame the odds, became a military hero, and rose to the highest office in the land. Illustrations. Ages 8-12.