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To Dare Mighty Things

by Doreen Rappaport

Illustrator: C. F. Payne

Ages: 6+

Published: 2013

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Books

ISBN: 978-1-4231-2488-7

Keywords: Presidents

“Teddy” from his sickly childhood through his personal and political setbacks and successes to his fearless presidency is presented in vivid text with direct quotes. Well referenced. Multimedia, haunting illustrations.