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Bio4Kids - Interactive Site On Barack Obama

Bio4Kids features colorful and informative websites geared toward students ages 8-12. This month, Bio4Kids has developed an exciting new site about President Barack Obama. This special site gives younger students fresh insights into President Obama, from his birth in Honolulu, Hawaii through his roles and responsibilities in office. With a photo gallery, video clips, and a set of interesting facts about the President, this site will provide students with a great way to learn more about how and why Obama rose to world prominence. Along the way, they will learn about Obama's multicultural family history, his educational background, and his relationship with First Lady Michelle Obama. This Bio4Kids feature is a great resource for research papers and after-school activities as students explore the life of our 44th President.

Special Website:
http://www.biography.com/bio4kids/bio4kids-obama.jsp

Learn more about Obama and view additional videos here:
http://www.biography.com/featured-biography/barack-obama/index.jsp


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