Bibliograph

Zachary Taylor, by Heidi M. D. Elston

Type

Label

Zachary Taylor, by Heidi M. D. Elston

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Zachary Taylor

Oclc number

1191850472

Responsibility statement

by Heidi M. D. Elston

Series statement

United States Presidents, No. 12

Summary

"This biography introduces readers to Zachary Taylor including his early political career and key events from Taylor's administration including the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and the Compromise of 1850. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information." -- Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Zachary Taylor -- Timeline -- Did you know? -- Young Zachary -- Military family -- A great war hero -- War with Mexico -- The election of 1848 -- The twelfth president -- President Taylor's cabinet -- The slavery debate continues -- A sudden death -- Office of the President -- Presidents and their terms

Target audience

juvenile

Classification