Barack Obama Historymaker Author:Angi Ma Wong Follow the remarkable journey of Barack Obama, the skinny kid with the funny name, who grew up to become the 44th president of the United States. His story is told in three parts: a family's history, Barack's path to the presidency, and his inauguration. Barack Obama Historymaker distinguishes itself from other biographies for ages 10 ... more »through adult with its inclusion of notable speech excerpts from both the president and others. It also has up-to-date and detailed information about his historic swearing-in as the first African American president of the U.S.« less