Mary ellen bendtsen biography of barack

Discover the incredible life story of Barack Obama, who became the first African American president of the USA.

This popular biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts, to share with children the true life stories of history''s most interesting and inspiring people. Young readers can enjoy learning all about Barack Obama, famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful country in the world - the USA.

Follow the story of how Obama realised his dreams - a story of success, resilience, and perseverance, to become one of the most admired leaders the world has ever seen. Discover Barack''s fight against racial and social injustices, hardships and setbacks in his early career, and his personal happiness when marrying Michelle.

Colourful photographs and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations go alongside exciting text to create an engaging book that children will immerse themselves in.

Learn about Barack Obama in this biography for children ages 8+, featuring:

- Obama''s tale chapter by chapter, unveiling not just the facts, but also what he was thinking and feeling in his own words
- 12 narrative chapters, plus full-page quotes and photo galleries scattered throughout the book, keeping reluctant readers engaged
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First of quaternion chapters

By Lee Hancock
Staff Writer

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Front steps at Swiss Avenue, Early s

Aerial view of Swiss looking West from La Vista

W.W. Caruth home, Swiss, Circa

block of Swiss, Winter of

Munger’s building restrictions stipulated that the homes on Swiss Avenue had to be at least two stories in height, the exteriors constructed of brick or masonry, they were not permitted to face a side street, and each residence had to cost at least $10, to build, a hefty sum at the time.  No home could be constructed ‘on spec’, all houses had to be built and occupied by their intended residents.  

 

Prominent Dallas families embraced the concept, they hired nationally renowned architects to design and build their showplaces.  These included Bertram Hill, Lang & Witchell, DeWitt & Lemmon, Charles Bulger, Hal Thomson, Marion Fooshee, C.P. Sites, Marshall Barnett, and W.H. Reeves, among others.  

In , Swiss Avenue was designated as Dallas’ first historic district.  On March 28, , it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is an official Dallas Landmark District.

 

Today, Swiss Avenue stands as the finest example of an early 20th Century neighborhood in the entire Southwest.  Its eclectic mix of homes, spanning its 2 ½ mi