Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter: For the People is an English nonfiction reader designed for students in Grades 2–4. This high-interest biography traces Jimmy Carter’s life—from his beginnings in Plains, Georgia through his roles as governor, U.S. president, and humanitarian—emphasizing his dedication to human rights, service, and peace. Through colorful images, primary source documents, and text features like glossary and index, students explore how Carter’s character shaped his contributions. Teachers and parents can use it for U.S. history, civics units, biography or presidential research projects, and guided reading sessions.

• Chronicles Carter’s life and public service with emphasis on integrity and leadership
• Highlights his commitment to human rights, diplomacy, and peacebuilding
• Integrates primary source documents to deepen content understanding
• Builds social studies literacy, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills
• Useful for biography projects, discussion prompts, text feature lessons, and scaffolded guided reading