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1) Presidents
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Learn what it means to be president of the United States. This nonfiction book uses pictures and words to show students the many roles the president plays. Perfect for young readers, this book includes a fiction piece related to the topic, relevant images, an additional project, and other exciting features. This 20-page full-color book explores the various responsibilities of the president, from signing bills into laws to helping those in need. It...
2) Presidents
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Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.
3) Presidents
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94 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
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Text and illustrations describe the work and family life of U.S. presidents.
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Meet America's newest president and get caught up on past commanders-in-chief in this revised edition of a classic, now updated with a brand new modern design!
Hail to the Chief! Get ready to meet all of our nation's presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama, and everyone in between, including a section on Donald Trump, our newest president elected in 2016. This easy-to-read book offers mini biographies and fun facts about each president's...
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Who were some of the most controversial US presidents? You'll know the answer in this educational book for kids. Find out how and why these presidents are controversial. Read about their achievements and their "bad" decisions, too. What was the most important lesson that you picked from this book?
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A representation of American history and expansion, Mount Rushmore honors four great American presidents. Early learners may not yet know the symbolism behind Mount Rushmore, but the engaging photographs will help them create a vivid storyline of this symbolic landmark from conception to completion. Aligned to the National Council for the Social Studies and other state standards, this wordless e-book will help students understand the meaning behind...
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xii, 660 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Describes the lives and presidential terms of all the American chief executives from George Washington to Barack Obama; lists the first ladies and vice presidents, election totals, and cabinet members throughout history; and includes information on presidential historic sites and the making of the presidency.
A collection of presidential biographies introducing readers to the broad sweep of American chief executives and the events that shaped their...
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The towering figure who sought to transform America into a "Great Society" but whose ambitions and presidency collapsed in the tragedy of the Vietnam War
Few figures in American history are as compelling and complex as Lyndon Baines Johnson, who established himself as the master of the U.S. Senate in the 1950s and succeeded John F. Kennedy in the White House after Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963.
Charles Peters, a keen observer of Washington...
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A bestselling historian and political commentator reconsiders McKinley's overshadowed legacy
By any serious measurement, bestselling historian Kevin Phillips argues, William McKinley was a major American president. It was during his administration that the United States made its diplomatic and military debut as a world power. McKinley was one of eight presidents who, either in the White House or on the battlefield, stood as principals in successful...
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A vivid portrait of a man whose pre- and post-presidential careers overshadowed his presidency.
Chosen president by the House of Representatives after an inconclusive election against Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams often failed to mesh with the ethos of his era, pushing unsuccessfully for a strong, consolidated national government. Historian Robert V. Remini recounts how in the years before his presidency Adams was a shrewd, influential diplomat,...
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Investigating American Presidents volume 8
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The most significant confrontation between a president and a president's investigators happens not in a court of law but in the court of public opinion. Often, the "storyline" is the deciding factor in how an investigation will be seen by future historians. Examine four different tactics used by President Bill Clinton and his team that helped them achieve a public relations victory.
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All the Presidents is the latest book of portraits by the artist BoingBoing hails as "the greatest portrait artist of our time." All the Presidents is indeed what the title indicates, portraits of all 44 United States Presidents, from George Washington to Donald Trump and everyone in between, all rendered in Friedman's celebrated in-your-face style of portraiture. The portraits will be accompanied by vital statistics on each subject (political affiliation...
15) U.S. Presidents
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160 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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A trivia book combines engaging facts about the American presidents with illustrations and skill-reinforcing quizzes.
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As Fathers of Nations, presidents have a huge role in the socio-economic progress of countries. Because of that, presidents help kids secure a better future. But among the many presidents, there are those that have created the most impact to the youth. This book lists down the best of them. Encourage your child to read today!
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xi, 739 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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Presidential historian Michael Beschloss uses original letters, diaries, declassified documents, and interviews to bring us into the room and into the minds of a procession of Chief Executives who took the nation into major conflicts, mobilized Americans for victory, and seized greater power for themselves. From James Madison and the War of 1812 to Lyndon Johnson and Vietnam, we see these leaders struggling with Congress, the courts, the press, their...
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"What if all of the presidents were online? From how they grew up to how they led, learn what historians know about these incredible leaders and find out what they're saying to each other! Just flip the page to follow the leaders! Was Teddy Roosevelt a cute kid in his Throwback Thursday photos? Whose no-shave November facial hair is better, Lincoln's or Taft's? Just how many selfies did JFK take in the oval office?"--Page [4] cover.
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Investigating American Presidents volume 1
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After exploring the roots of the presidency and presidential power as outlined in the Constitution, consider the advantages and disadvantages a president has during an investigation. Then, Professor Rosenzweig explains why this subject is essential knowledge for any American citizen.
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