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Al Gore

Contributor(s): Collier Hillstrom, Laurie (Author)

ISBN: 9781420500868

Publisher: Lucent Press

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Pub Date: December 20, 2008

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2008033857

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: 12 to 15

Physical Info: 0.50" H x 9.10" L x 6.10" W ( 0.75 lbs) 112 pages

Series: People in the News

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Description: Former Vice President Al Gore has led many lives. After graduating from Harvard, he enlisted in the Army and served briefly in Vietnam in 1971 as a journalist. After failed runs for President, in 1988 and 2000, Gore devoted his energies to environmental education. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his efforts to educate the public on climate change. This book provides a balanced biographical overview of Al Gore. Chapters discuss his childhood, his time at Harvard and in Vietnam, following his father's footsteps into politics, and his ongoing commitment to the environment.

Review Quotes: Review: Al Gore "Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news."--VOYA October 2007

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