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Author
Language
English
Description
"Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2020 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely reference. Key features include: Information about the 2021 president-elect and the 2020 election results, 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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Momentum
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Offers readers an inside look into the life of Martha Washington and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn about how she established herself as the first First Lady, and how she set the stage for the women that followed her in the White House. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources...
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This biography introduces readers Ulysses S. Grant including his military service in the Mexican and American Civil War and key events from Grant's administration including several scandals, as well as the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included." -- Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In graphic novel format, tells the life story of President Thomas Jefferson, who authored the Declaration of Independence"--Provided by publisher.
8) First ladies
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Profiles and photographs reveal the impact that the presidents' wives had on the suffrage movement, prohibition, civil rights, equality, and war and peace.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
A dual portrait of two of America's most popular presidents describes the different ways they grew up, their respective political approaches, the historical events they helped shape, and the things they shared in common.
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Formats
Description
A biography of Abraham Lincoln presented in the form of a scrapbook dated one year after his assassination, with faux newspaper clippings and accounts of Lincoln's childhood, marriage, presidency, Civil War leadership, and shooting, as well as the capture and execution of the conspirators involved in his death.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs look at how the executive branch of the United States government works.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
304 pages : color illustrations ; 28 mc
Language
English
Description
This volume examines the people who have led the country through times of poverty and prosperity, peace, and war. It includes full biographical information about every U. S. president as well as information and photos of every first lady.
15) Abraham Lincoln
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
128 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
This volume showcases the duties, privileges, and broad power of the president. It goes in-depth into the typical, daily life of a United States president. - provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
[48] p.: col. ill.; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
As a young boy, "Teedie" Roosevelt was frequently ill, but worked hard to become strong and fit while also avidly reading and pursuing his love of natural history.
18) George did it
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
[40] p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Long-serving congressman, Vice President, and now President. Joe Biden's journey to the highest position in the land has been long and winding. As a child, he didn't let his stutter stop him from success; as a senator, he carried on despite personal heartbreak; and now, as president, we'll see all this man can do. Learn about the spectacular life of America's 46th president"--
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
Though Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's backgrounds differed considerably, both were intellectuals who shared interests in literature and politics, as well as a great love for each other.