Author: Brianna DuMont
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What's so weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was a great wrestler? You'll have a blast learning that there's a lot of substance and weirdness in every president's past.
Weird But True! Know-It-All: U. S. Presidents
Author: Brianna DuMont
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What's so weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was a great wrestler? You'll have a blast learning that there's a lot of substance and weirdness in every president's past.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What's so weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was a great wrestler? You'll have a blast learning that there's a lot of substance and weirdness in every president's past.
Smart About the Presidents
Author: Jon Buller
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448433729
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448433729
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
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.
Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government
Author: Michael Burgan
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426377622
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works—plus loads of weird but true facts! Why is the president called the "commander-in-chief"? And did you know that during a filibuster senators can talk about whatever they want? They have read the phone book, a recipe for fried oysters, and even Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss! In this next WBT Know-It-All, readers dive deep into the U.S. Capitol to uncover everything they need to know about our government—how things get done, who is who, and why things are the way they are. After reading this book, kids will walk away with a wealth of practical knowledge about our government, including the roles of each branch and how things get done. From the Senate to the Supreme Court and everything in between, readers will learn if a vote in Washington, D.C., really “counts,” how the two-party system got started, how many representatives each state has and why, and more. They’ll also be wowed by a ton of weird but true information, like funny laws in some states—in one, it’s illegal to kill Bigfoot!—how members of Congress ride their own mini-subways under the Capitol, and the surprising secrets of the dollar bill! Jam-packed with photos, illustrations, fun facts and info, the Weird But True Know-it-all series is the anything-but-boring way to boost your brain!
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426377622
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works—plus loads of weird but true facts! Why is the president called the "commander-in-chief"? And did you know that during a filibuster senators can talk about whatever they want? They have read the phone book, a recipe for fried oysters, and even Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss! In this next WBT Know-It-All, readers dive deep into the U.S. Capitol to uncover everything they need to know about our government—how things get done, who is who, and why things are the way they are. After reading this book, kids will walk away with a wealth of practical knowledge about our government, including the roles of each branch and how things get done. From the Senate to the Supreme Court and everything in between, readers will learn if a vote in Washington, D.C., really “counts,” how the two-party system got started, how many representatives each state has and why, and more. They’ll also be wowed by a ton of weird but true information, like funny laws in some states—in one, it’s illegal to kill Bigfoot!—how members of Congress ride their own mini-subways under the Capitol, and the surprising secrets of the dollar bill! Jam-packed with photos, illustrations, fun facts and info, the Weird But True Know-it-all series is the anything-but-boring way to boost your brain!
300 Fascinating Facts about the Fifty States
Author: National Geographic Kids
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN: 1426333714
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Offers a collection of true facts about such topics as animals, food, science, outer space, geography, and weather in relation to the USA.
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN: 1426333714
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Offers a collection of true facts about such topics as animals, food, science, outer space, geography, and weather in relation to the USA.
The Complete Book of US Presidents, Fourth Edition
Author: Bill Yenne
Publisher: Crestline Books
ISBN: 0785839232
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Discover the history and personal stories of 46 US Presidents in this beautifully illustrated volume. From the first president, George Washington, to the forty-sixth, Joe Biden, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in this fourth edition of The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of 46 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and commentary on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in the shaping of the United States and its relations with the world. Lavishly illustrated, including the presidents' official White House portraits, sidebars about each and every vice president and first lady, and intriguing anecdotes, this book is accessible to a broad audience and will captivate any history lover. The Complete Book of US Presidents is an expansive collection that reflects on America's rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.
Publisher: Crestline Books
ISBN: 0785839232
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Discover the history and personal stories of 46 US Presidents in this beautifully illustrated volume. From the first president, George Washington, to the forty-sixth, Joe Biden, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in this fourth edition of The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of 46 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and commentary on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in the shaping of the United States and its relations with the world. Lavishly illustrated, including the presidents' official White House portraits, sidebars about each and every vice president and first lady, and intriguing anecdotes, this book is accessible to a broad audience and will captivate any history lover. The Complete Book of US Presidents is an expansive collection that reflects on America's rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.
I Can Be the President
Author: Alex Appleby
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482410338
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Being the president isn’t easy, and neither is getting elected! For young readers hoping for a future in politics, this exciting book takes them on a journey all the way to the White House. Through accessible text and great full-color photographs showing life inside the White House, readers will get a great look at what the president does each day. This title published subject to a trademark license with WIGU Publishing, LLC.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482410338
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Being the president isn’t easy, and neither is getting elected! For young readers hoping for a future in politics, this exciting book takes them on a journey all the way to the White House. Through accessible text and great full-color photographs showing life inside the White House, readers will get a great look at what the president does each day. This title published subject to a trademark license with WIGU Publishing, LLC.
Kid Presidents
Author: David Stabler
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1594747318
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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 Johnson pulled pranks in class. Barack Obama was bothered by bullies. And Bill Clinton was crazy clumsy (he once broke his leg jumping rope). Kid Presidents tells all of their stories and more with full-color cartoon illustrations on every page. History has never been this much fun!
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1594747318
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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 Johnson pulled pranks in class. Barack Obama was bothered by bullies. And Bill Clinton was crazy clumsy (he once broke his leg jumping rope). Kid Presidents tells all of their stories and more with full-color cartoon illustrations on every page. History has never been this much fun!
The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465464581
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Explore the lives of America's 45 presidents, as well as notable first ladies, famous speeches, and major constitutional events, with The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia. From George Washington to the new leader taking office in January 2017, this visual reference guide presents a unique insight into life in the White House. More than 150 easy-to-read entries cover the presidents, first ladies such as Eleanor Roosevelt, the Louisiana Purchase, the Gettysburg Address, and more, and over 200 fascinating photographs add to kids' knowledge of these leaders and the key moments that defined their time in office. The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia is the perfect one-stop reference guide, teaching kids all they need to know about the history of the United States and the remarkable impact our country has had on the rest of the world.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465464581
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Explore the lives of America's 45 presidents, as well as notable first ladies, famous speeches, and major constitutional events, with The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia. From George Washington to the new leader taking office in January 2017, this visual reference guide presents a unique insight into life in the White House. More than 150 easy-to-read entries cover the presidents, first ladies such as Eleanor Roosevelt, the Louisiana Purchase, the Gettysburg Address, and more, and over 200 fascinating photographs add to kids' knowledge of these leaders and the key moments that defined their time in office. The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia is the perfect one-stop reference guide, teaching kids all they need to know about the history of the United States and the remarkable impact our country has had on the rest of the world.
September 11 through the Eyes of George W. Bush
Author: Emily O'Keefe
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1680772511
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Go inside the Oval Office during the September 11thterrorist attacks to see the challenges faced by President George W. Bush, how he responded to difficult issues, and how he shaped the country during this pressing time in office.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1680772511
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Go inside the Oval Office during the September 11thterrorist attacks to see the challenges faced by President George W. Bush, how he responded to difficult issues, and how he shaped the country during this pressing time in office.
Strange But True, America
Author: John Hafnor
Publisher: John Hafnor
ISBN: 9780964817555
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Contains 101 curious tales and oddball facts about events and people from the fifty states.
Publisher: John Hafnor
ISBN: 9780964817555
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Contains 101 curious tales and oddball facts about events and people from the fifty states.