John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams had a very unusual childhood. His father, John Adams, was a leader during the revolutionary war peroid and he played a vital role in building the new United States of America. His son therefore' was exposed to many things that most children had no concept of and he grew into a very well educated and sophisticated young man. Read about his life in the books below.
First Son and President: A Story about John Quincy Adams

First Son and President: A Story about John Quincy Adams

Beverly Gherman
Illustrator:  Matthew Bird 
For ages 9 to 12
Millbrook Press, 2005   ISBN: 978-1575057569
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Dangerous Crossing: The Revolutionary Journey of John Quincy Adams

Dangerous Crossing: The Revolutionary Journey of John Quincy Adams

Stephen Krensky
Illustrator:  Greg Harlin 
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 6 to 8
Penguin, 2004   ISBN: 978-0525469667
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