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The U.S. Government for Kids and Teens: Zachary Taylor

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Born: November 24, 1784, Orange County, Virginia

Presidential Term: 1849-1850

Three Interesting Facts (National Park Service):

He was nicknamed "Old Rough and Ready." 

He was considered a military war hero.

He died of a stomach illness after attending Fourth of July events on the future grounds of the Washington Mounument.

Died: July 9, 1850

Image from National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

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World Book

Read or listen to reference entries about Zachary Taylor, plus see the correlated Missouri Learning Standards for each article. Also, browse art featuring the president. Select articles from World Book Kids for students in grades K-5, World Book Student for students in grades 6-12, and Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos for students in grades K-5.

Explora - Elementary

Explore a large assortment of resources designed for K-5 students to help them learn about Zachary Taylor. Explora - Elementary contains relevant articles from children's magazine and reference materials about the president. 

Note: Articles can be translated into over 130 language for ESL students. When accessing articles, select Online Full Text versions rather than PDF versions when available to utilize the translation feature. Open the Online Full Text version of the article, and then click the globe icon in the top right corner to access the translation feature.

Explora - Secondary Schools

Discover a large collection of articles and reference materials all about Zachary Taylor, perfect for middle and high school students. 

Note: Articles can be translated into over 130 language for ESL students. When accessing articles, select Online Full Text versions rather than PDF versions when available to utilize the translation feature. Open the Online Full Text version of the article, and then click the globe icon in the top right corner to access the translation feature.

Zachary Taylor, Most Obscure U.S. President from History Channel and Kid Presidential Expert Macey Hensley

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World Book Timelines

Explore Zachary Taylor's timeline from his birth through his death in the White House in World Book Timelines.

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