James A. Garfield rose from poverty to become the 20th President of the United States. He fought for the rights of black Americans and believed their elevation “from slavery to the full rights of citizenship is the most important political change we have known since the adoption of the Constitution.” Elementary students will learn about the remarkable life and untimely death of President Garfield—a man who fought for equal rights for all people—in this PragerU Kids biographical book.

Created for children in 3rd through 5th grade, PragerU’s beautifully illustrated biographical books are packed with facts and fun to teach elementary students about important figures and U.S. Presidents often mischaracterized or forgotten in today’s classrooms. This stylish series answers the needs of young families looking for fun, educational, patriotic content.