Jimmy CarterThis biography introduces readers to Jimmy Carter including his early political career and key events from Carter's administration including the Emergency Natural Gas Act, a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, and the Iran hostage crisis. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |
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Contents
Jimmy Carter | 4 |
Timeline | 6 |
Did You Know? | 9 |
Little Jimmy | 10 |
A Dream Fulfilled | 12 |
Family Man | 14 |
Stopping Voter Fraud | 16 |
Governor Carter | 18 |
President Carters Cabinet | 26 |
Foreign Affairs | 28 |
A True Leader | 30 |
Office of the President | 34 |
Presidents and Their Terms | 40 |
Glossary | 46 |
Online Resources | 47 |
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