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Our country's presidents : a complete encyclopedia of the U.S. presidency Cover Image Book Book

Our country's presidents : a complete encyclopedia of the U.S. presidency / written by Ann Bausum.

Bausum, Ann, (author.).

Summary:

National Geographic presents the 43 individuals who have led the U.S., plus America's newest commander-in-chief, in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference. It features comprehensive profiles of the 43 former presidents along with timelines and descriptions of crucial events during their terms. Information about the 2016 president-elect is also included. Thematic spreads cover a variety of topics from the history of voting rights to writing a presidential letter. Full-page portraits, famous quotes, and fascinating facts help kids get to know each leader. This new volume is a fascinating read and excellent reference for students and kids of all ages.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781426326851
  • ISBN: 1426326858
  • ISBN: 9781426326868
  • ISBN: 1426326866
  • ISBN: 9781426329449
  • ISBN: 142632944X
  • Physical Description: 224 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Partners, [2017]

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"Featuring election 2016."
Includes index.

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Subject: Presidents > United States > History > Juvenile literature.
Presidents > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
United States > Politics and government > History > Juvenile literature.

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ANN BAUSUM writes about U.S. history for young people, and she has published eight titles with National Geographic Children's Books including, most recently, Marching to the Mountaintop (2012) and Unraveling Freedom (2010). Ann's books consistently earn prominent national recognition. Denied, Detained, Deported(2009) was named the 2010 Carter G. Woodson Book Award winner at the secondary school level from the National Council for the Social Studies. Muckrakers(2007) earned the Golden Kite Award as best nonfiction book of the year from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Freedom Riders (2006) gained Sibert Honor designation from the American Library Association and With Courage and Cloth (2004) received the Jane Addams Children's Book Award as the year's best book on social justice issues for older readers. In addition, Ann has written about the nation's chief executives and their spouses -- Our Country's Presidents(2013, 4th edition) and Our Country's First Ladies (2007) -- as well as the intrepid explorer Roy Chapman Andrews (Dragon Bones and Dinosaur Eggs, 2000).

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