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

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Partners, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Description: 224 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
Audience:
  • Juvenile
ISBN:
  • 9781426326851
  • 1426326858
  • 9781426326868
  • 1426326866
  • 9781426329449
  • 142632944X
Other title:
  • At head of title: National geographic
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 973.099 23
LOC classification:
  • JF255 .B38 2017
Contents:
Vistory speech: Donald Trump -- About the presidency -- The presidency and how it grew -- From sea to shining sea -- A new birth of freedom -- America takes center stage -- Seeking stability in the atomic age -- Footprints on the global frontier.
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.
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"Featuring election 2016."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Vistory speech: Donald Trump -- About the presidency -- The presidency and how it grew -- From sea to shining sea -- A new birth of freedom -- America takes center stage -- Seeking stability in the atomic age -- Footprints on the global frontier.

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.

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