The U.S. Government for Kids and Teens: Presidents and VPs

Kid Presidents by David Stabler; Doogie Horner (Illustrator) Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations show how George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Barack Obama, and other presidents-to-be faced kid-sized problems growing up in America. Every president started out as a kid! Forget the legends, tall tales, and historic achievements-before they were presidents, the future leaders of the United States had regular-kid problems just like you. John F. Kennedy hated his big brother. Lyndon Johnsonpulled pranks in class. Barack Obama was bothered by bullies. Bill Clintonwas crazy clumsy (he once broke his leg jumping rope). Kid Presidentstells all of their stories and more with full-colorcartoon illustrations on every page. History has neverbeen this much fun!

Truth or Lie: Presidents! by Erica S. Perl; Michael Slack (Illustrator) Just in time for Presidents' Day and the 2020 election! Proficient readers will enjoy hunting down the TRUTH about several of our U.S. presidents in this book, part of an innovative new series. President William Howard Taft, the twenty-seventh president of the United States, got stuck in the White House bathtub, right? That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, he never actually got stuck in the bath during his presidency, but he did go on to become a Supreme Court chief justice after his term. Though 100% fun, 25% of this engaging early reader is FALSE! In a unique question-and-answer format, proficient readers are quizzed about funny, interesting presidential trivia, to see if they can separate facts from "lies." Our mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this entertaining and fact-packed Step 3 book, filled with historical photos and kid-appealing art and humor. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.

Our Country's Presidents by Ann Bausum National Geographic presents the 45 individuals who have led the U.S. in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference. Key features include- Information about the 2021 president-elect and the 2020 election results as of the publication date A brand-new thematic spread on the impeachment process and its history Revised terminology around the language of slavery and analysis of early presidents who benefitted from and relied on enslaved labor Comprehensive profiles of all the former presidents along with timelines and descriptions of crucial events during their terms Thematic spreads covering a variety of topics from the history of voting rights to how to write a letter to the president Full-page portraits, famous quotes, and fascinating facts to help kids get to know each leader A fascinating read and excellent reference for students and kids of all ages!

Weird but True! Know-It-All: U. S. Presidents by Brianna DuMont What's so weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was a great wrestler? That Ulysses S. Grant got a speeding ticket riding his horse - twice! Or that Benjamin Harrison was afraid of electricity? And let's not forget that President McKinley had a pet parrot that whistled "Yankee Doodle Dandy" duets with him! In this new single-subject Weird But True book, you'll have a blast learning that there's a lot of substance - and weirdness - in every president's past.

U. S. Presidents by Eldon Doty (Illustrator); Sean Price Everybody has secrets, and former U.S. presidents are no exception. Discover which stories about America's past leaders are true and which ones are just tall tales.

U. S. Presidents by Erin Palmer Ever wonder what sort of silly things go on behind the White House doors? Discover some of the wackiest, really weird, totally true, presidential tales from throughout American history! Includes a glossary, websites, and colorful illustrations.

U. S. Presidents by David Head Essential facts for the 46 presidents of the United States with key events that give a quick and concise picture of each president, their time in office, and their personality as recorded in history. A great tool for students to learn important required facts, but also a great read for those interested in politics, history, and to many the most important job in the world. In 6 laminated pages author David Head, a history professor and recent author of a well-received book on George Washington, expertly covers the most important details of each president for a very interesting snapshot of the role of president since the office was first created until now. Learning this much in a short amount of time about an American leader with so much influence over the lives of many all over the world is worth this low price, get yours today. 6 page laminated reference guide includes the following facts for each president: Birthdate Date of Death Married to & Divorced from Number of Children Number of Terms Served Vice President First Lady Political Party Nickname Other Government Offices Held Key Events of the President's Term(s) in Office Facts Related to the Life of the President and Term in Office

Basher History: US Presidents by Simon Basher (Illustrator); Dan Green; Edward Widmer Basher's U.S. Presidents shows you the nation's leaders as you've never seen them before! Every president, from George Washington to Joe Biden, winner of the 2020 election, has an individual entry and speaks directly to the reader. Often humorous, these lively and enlightening articles bring history to life. Meet James Monroe, known as the "Last Cocked Hat" because he pranced around in an outdated wig, hat, and breeches! Learn more about "Uncle Jumbo" (better known as Grover Cleveland): the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Find out how Ronald Reagan helped end the Cold War. Quirky facts add interest. Did you know that John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator? That Teddy Roosevelt (and his whole family) could walk on stilts? Or that Lyndon B. Johnson had worked as an elevator operator? Read this book, and you'll soon be on personal terms with every single US Head Honcho to date.

Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Presidents and Their Times by David Rubel THE SCHOLASTIC ENCYLOPEDIA OF THE PRESIDENTS AND THEIR TIMES documents the tenure of each of the American presidents. It also includes information about the headlines, people, and fads that defined America during each presidency. It is an easy-to-use resource that reflects events through the election of the next president in the 2012 election. Each profile includes a fact box that lists the president's birthday, birthplace, vice president, wife, children, and nickname. It also lists the president's full name and years he was in office. It is an easy-to-understand guide that traces our Presidential history from the beginning to the future.

U. S. Presidents by Ken Jennings; Mike Lowery (Illustrator) Become a presidential pro with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings. With this book about U.S. Presidents, you'll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with clever facts: Did you know that Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday? Or that Jefferson introduced the first French fries at a fancy state dinner? With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this patriotic genius guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!