The 1876 presidential election was one of the closest and most controversial elections in American history. It was like watching a close sports game, and Americans were on the edge of their seats with nervousness and excitement. Rutherford B. Hayes won the election by a single electoral vote. Your elementary students will learn more about our 19th President of the United States and what he went on to accomplish in office in this PragerU Kids biographical book.

Created for children in 3rd through 5th grade, PragerU’s beautifully illustrated biographical books are packed with facts and fun to teach elementary students about important figures often mischaracterized or forgotten in today’s classrooms.