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Ferry, Steven, 1953-

Martin Van Buren : our 8th president / by Steven Ferry. - 48 pages : illustrations (some color) : 25 cm. - The United States presidents . - United States presidents (Child's World (Firm)) ; 8. .

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

The young politician -- The Red Fox of Kinderhook -- The careful Dutchman -- Standing firm -- Time line -- Glossary -- The United States government -- Choosing the president -- The White House -- Presidential perks -- Facts.

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Martin Van Buren, eighth president of the United States.

ISBN: 9781503844001 1503844005

Subjects--Personal Names:
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 --Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Presidents--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Politics and government--History--Juvenile literature.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.
Illustrated works.