This title explores the creative works of US President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Works analyzed include his speeches "Fear Itself," "On Drought Conditions," "Four Freedoms," and "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy." Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Roosevelt. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.