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2) Presidents
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Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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Learn all about George Washington, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the historians of tomorrow!
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223 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 29 cm
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Complete with period paintings and photographs, a comprehensive guide provides profiles, biographies, administration highlights, and political and personal accomplishments of every president in the history of the United States.
10) Abraham Lincoln
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117 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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Presents a non-fiction companion to the book "Abe Lincoln At Last!," discussing what it was like to grow up in a log cabin and what Lincoln's family life was like, and describes how he became the sixteenth president of the United States.
11) First ladies
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Profiles and photographs reveal the impact that the presidents' wives had on the suffrage movement, prohibition, civil rights, equality, and war and peace.
13) Barack Obama
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An introduction to the life and career of U.S. president Barack Obama.
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89 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
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This treasury from documentarian Ken Burns brings the presidents to life for our nation's children. Each president is given a lushly illustrated spread with curated stories and information to give readers of all ages a comprehensive view of the varied and fascinating characters who have led our nation (with the exception of Grover Cleveland -- the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms -- who gets two spreads!). From Thomas Jefferson's...
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104 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
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"In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution"--Amazon.com.
16) Kamala Harris
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Looks at United States lawyer, senator, and vice-president Kamala Harris. As a child, little Kamala marched for civil rights with her parents. She was encouraged to fight for justice and to make a difference in the world. From her career as a lawyer, to her time spent as a US senator, to her historic election to the White House as Vice President, Kamala has lived a life of firsts. But, she is determined that she won't be the last. This inspiring story...
17) First mothers
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Interesting facts about the lives of the mothers of 44 of the presidents of the United States.
18) Thomas Jefferson
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English
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Thomas Jefferson. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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56 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 32 cm
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Explores each president's term in office and the major political issues of each era. Quick-reference sidebars provide brief summaries of the major events and important people who emerged during each presidential term.
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