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Smart about the presidents
Kids will love discovering the floor plan of the White House, a list of presidential perks, and lots of interesting info about all the presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. (Did you know he is the only president born in Hawaii?) Each page is jam-packed with trivia, fun facts, and information on the historical events of each presidency.
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- 0448433729
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- 64 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 923 BUL
John Quincy Adams
Meet John Quincy Adams, son of John Adams the second president of the United States. Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the Presidents of the United States of America, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9…
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- 0516274805
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- 32 pages : illustration : 24 cm
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- Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents
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- 923 ADA
John Adams
- Fans of Venezia's highly praised artist biography series will be drawn to this new series - Author presents the lives of U.S. presidents in an entirely fresh way with his unique format--a blend of casual prose, historical reproductions, and entertaining original illustrations - Special sales potential in historical museums and in schools to celebrate Presidents' Day. - Photo captions inclu…
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- 0516274767
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- 32 pages : illustration : 24 cm
- Series Title
- Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents
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- 923.1 ADA
James Monroe
- Fans of Venezia's highly praised artist biography series will be drawn to this new series - Author presents the lives of U.S. presidents in an entirely fresh way with his unique format--a blend of casual prose, entertaining original illustrations, and historical images - Special sales potential in historical museums and in schools to celebrate Presidents' Day. - Photo captions include list…
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- 0516274791
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- 32 pages : illustration : 24 cm
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- Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents
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- 923 MON
John & Abigail Adams : an American love story
From School Library Journal Gr 6-9-John and Abigail Adams's marriage lasted 54 years, surviving wars, tragedies, politics, and frequent separations. During these absences, the Adamses wrote the letters upon which this biography is based. St. George utilizes their actual dialogue (updated to adhere to current grammar and spelling standards) to capture the personalities, hopes, and fears of the A…
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- 043940472X
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- 147 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- 923.1 ADA
Abigail Adams
The wife of one president and the mother of another, she believed that a country fighting for independence should not have slaves, and that women should have the same rights as men.
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- 0439372097
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- 32 pages : illustration : 22 cm
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- 923 ADA
Nelson Mandela : from prisoner to President
This Step 4 leveled reader about Nelson Mandela, the Nobel Prize–winning activist for racial equality in South Africa, is as spellbinding a biography as you can find. His journey from student to revolutionary to inmate to president of South Africa will inspire and engage kids of all ages. As conversations about race, prejudice, and injustice pervade classrooms and homes, teachers and pare…
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- 9780553513431
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- Step Into Reading Step 4
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- 968.065092 CAP
George vs. George : the American Revolution as seen from both sides
There are two sides to every story. Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and wonderfully illustrated book brings to life both sides of the American Revolution. The narrative introduces anew the two enemies, both named George: George Washington, the man who freed the American colonies from the British, and George III, the British king who lost them. Two leaders on different sides of the Atlantic, yet wit…
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- 0439802059
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- 60 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
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- 973.3 SCH
At 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
A famous address has many stories to tell about its occupants, especially if it is the home of the president of the United States. Amusing illustrations and anecdotes about past occupants recount the remarkable history of the White House for young readers.
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- 9780439351089
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- 16 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- 975.3 WIR
The story of the White House
This highly informative photo-essay traces the White House from its humble beginnings in uninhabitable swampland to its present-day grandeur. Easy-to-read text filled with fun facts, portraits of all our Presidents and First Ladies, and new and archival photographs make this an unforgettable visit to the world's most famous home. Full-color photographs.
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- 0590433342
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- 40 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- 975.3 WAT
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