Conspiracy
Nixon, Watergate, and Democracy's Defenders
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
1 November 2020
Summary
The story of President Richard Nixon and those who fought against him comes to life in this insightful and accessible nonfiction middle grade book from the author of Fly Girls and Fighting for the Forest.
The Watergate scandal created one of the greatest constitutional crises in American history. When the House Judiciary Committee approved three articles of impeachment against President Richard Nixon and the Supreme Court ruled that he had to turn over to Congress the ta…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534480032 |
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| ISBN-10: | 153448003X |
| Author: | P. O’Connell Pearson |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2020 |
| Weight: | 408g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 10-99 |
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Critics Review
“An indisputably timely account of the last time an American president thought the Constitution didn’t apply to him. Smooth, clear writing makes this an appealing and accessible read. A cautionary episode from a half-century ago that ends up sounding eerily relevant.” – Kirkus Reviews * August 15, 2020 *
P. O’Connell Pearson
P. O’Connell Pearson has always taught history—first in the high school classroom and then as a curriculum writer and editor across grade levels. Ready to share her enthusiasm for stories of the past in a new way, she earned an MFA in writing for young people from Lesley University and now writes narrative nonfiction for ages ten and up. Her books have received recognition from Bank Street, NCSS, the New-York Historical Society, Arizona Library Association, and more. When Pearson is not writing about history, she can often be found talking about history as a volunteer with the National Park Service in Washington, DC.
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