A Picture Book of Dolley and James Madison
David A. Adler, Michael S. Adler
Author:
David A. Adler, Michael S. Adler
Illustrator:
Ronald Himler
Publication:
2009 by Holiday House
Genre:
Biography, Non-fiction, Picture Books
Series:
Picture Book Biographies by David A. Adler 
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Pages:
32
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Known as the Father of the Constitution, James Madison served two terms as president, from 1809 until 1817. Determined that all Americans be treated fairly, he devised our three branches of government, drafted the Bill of Rights, and declared war on Great Britain, launching the War of 1812.
A tomboy as a child, Dolley Madison later became the official hostess to both her husband and President Thomas Jefferson, earning the nickname Queen Dolley. When the British set fire to Washington, D.C., in 1814, Dolley saved one of our country's greatest treasures, a portrait of George Washington, before fleeing for her life.
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Dolley and James Madison, a couple quietly instrumental in shaping the United States, always had the public good at heart. This is their story.
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David A. Adler
1947-American
David A. Adler has been interested in mathematics since his early years in elementary school. He holds degrees from Queens College and New York Univ... See more
Michael S. Adler
Michael S. Adler has a keen interest in American history, especially the Revolutionary era. His other collaboration with his father, A Picture ... See moreRonald Himler
1937-American
Ronald Himler has illustrated two other Clarion books: Carla Stevens' pioneer story, Trouble for Lucy, and Someday Rider by Ann Herbe... See more
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A Picture Book of Dolley and James Madison
America’s “most underrated President” and his “Queen Dolley” receive star treatment in this latest entry in Adler’s Picture Book Biography series. Two double-page spreads introduce Dolley Madison’s heroic retrieval of White House valuables during the War of 1812...
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