As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as America's first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is ideal for primary graders. As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the author's bestselling beginning reader Barack Obama: United States President.