James A. Garfield was a brilliant man who mastered everything from Latin and Greek to Euclidean geometry. His life was a series of unexpected events and surprises that resulted in his election to the presidency in 1880. Unfortunately, it would all end in tragedy. In this digital magazine, we examine James Garfield's remarkable life and his untimely death. In this biographical magazine, we will examine President James A. Garfield's remarkable life, his unexpected rise to the presidency, and his untimely death.

Created for children in 3rd through 5th grade, PragerU’s beautifully illustrated biographical magazines are packed with facts and fun to teach elementary students about important figures often mischaracterized or forgotten in today’s classrooms.