Lives of the presidents: fame, shame (and what the neighbors thought)
Author
Series
Publisher
Varies, see individual formats and editions
Publication Date
Varies, see individual formats and editions
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Which president barked likes a dog—and why did another bark like a seal? Who threw lavish dinner parties with twenty-nine courses—and who was so disliked that his parties were boycotted? Which president had eighty pairs of pants? And which liked to remove his pants (and everything else) for a dip in the pool, expecting everyone around him to skinny-dip too? The presidents of the United States have been different not only in politics, but also as people. Kathleen Krull looks at our nation’s fearless leaders with the eye of a gossipy neighbor, dishing the dirt on bad habits, bad fashion, and bad manners (and more than a few good things in between).
More Details
Contributors
Brown, John C
Brown, John C. Narrator
Dufris, William Narrator
Hewitt, Kathryn Illustrator
Krull, Kathleen Author
Brown, John C. Narrator
Dufris, William Narrator
Hewitt, Kathryn Illustrator
Krull, Kathleen Author
ISBN
9780547498096
9781935430575
9781935430568
9780547505497
9781935430575
9781935430568
9780547505497
UPC
9781935430568
Appears on list
Table of Contents
From the Audiobook on CD - Unabridged.
Disc 1. Author's note
Washington
Adams, J.
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Adams, J.Q.
Jackson, Van Buren
Harrison, W.H.
Tyler
Polk
Taylor
Fillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
Lincoln.
Disc 2. Johnson
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
Harrison, B.
McKinley
Roosevelt, T.
Taft
Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
Roosevelt, F.D.
Truman
Eisenhower
Kennedy.
Disc 3. Johnson
Nixon
Ford
Carter
Reagan
Bush, George H. W.
Clinton
Bush, George W.
Obama.
Similar Series From Novelist
NoveList provides detailed suggestions for series you might like if you enjoyed this book. Suggestions are based on recommendations from librarians and other contributors.
These series have the genres "biographies" and "history books."
These series have the genres "biographies" and "history books."
These series have the genres "biographies" and "history books."
These series have the genres "biographies" and "history books."
These series have the genres "history books" and "books for browsing."
Similar Titles From NoveList
NoveList provides detailed suggestions for titles you might like if you enjoyed this book. Suggestions are based on recommendations from librarians and other contributors.
These audiobooks have the genres "biographies -- politics -- political leaders -- presidents" and "narrative nonfiction for kids and teens"; and the subjects "presidents" and "politicians."
Lincoln's last days: the shocking assassination that changed America forever - O'Reilly, Bill
These audiobooks have the genres "history books -- united states" and "biographies -- politics -- political leaders -- presidents"; and the subject "presidents."
Similar Authors From NoveList
NoveList provides detailed suggestions for other authors you might want to read if you enjoyed this book. Suggestions are based on recommendations from librarians and other contributors.
These authors' works have the appeal factors inspiring, and they have the subjects "women," "presidents," and "inventors"; and illustrations that are "colorful illustrations," "inventive illustrations," and "detailed illustrations."
These authors' works have the appeal factors thoughtful, and they have the subjects "presidents," "inventors," and "political leadership."
These authors' works have the appeal factors comprehensive and witty, and they have the genre "narrative nonfiction for kids and teens"; and the subjects "women," "united states history," and "women olympic medal winners."
These authors' works have the appeal factors inspiring, and they have the subjects "women," "inventors," and "presidents' spouses."
These authors' works have the appeal factors inspiring, and they have the subject "people with disabilities"; and illustrations that are "cartoony illustrations" and "inventive illustrations."
These authors' works have the genre "biographies"; and the subjects "women," "inventors," and "electrical engineers."
These authors' works have the subjects "scientists," "inventors," and "physics"; and illustrations that are "inventive illustrations" and "detailed illustrations."
These authors' works have the appeal factors inspiring, and they have the subjects "women," "girls," and "persistence"; and illustrations that are "colorful illustrations" and "cartoony illustrations."
These authors' works have the subject "presidents"; and illustrations that are "inventive illustrations" and "muted illustrations."
These authors' works have the appeal factors inspiring, and they have the subjects "women," "girls," and "best friends"; and illustrations that are "colorful illustrations," "cartoony illustrations," and "inventive illustrations."
These authors' works have the subjects "african americans," "boys," and "determination in children."
These authors' works have the subjects "inventors" and "african americans"; and illustrations that are "colorful illustrations" and "inventive illustrations."
Published Reviews
School Library Journal Reviews
Gr 5 Up-From Washington to Clinton, author Kathleen Krull irreverently but respectfully peeks behind-the-scenes at these famous leaders' lives. Copyright 1998 School Library Journal Reviews
Copyright 1998 School Library Journal Reviews
Powered by Content Cafe
School Library Journal Reviews
Gr 6 Up- "Curiouser and curiouser" best describes this potpourri of personal trivia about the men who have served as our nation's presidents. From George Washington (whose ill-fitting false teeth made it uncomfortable for him to smile) to Bill Clinton, Kathleen Krull details the foibles and eccentricities of men whose decisions have influenced the course of history. Successfully walking a fine line between maintaining respect for the office as well as her subjects while at the same time serving up some delicious inside gossip, Krull provides fascinating observations about how these famous (and infamous) men were perceived by friends, family, and colleagues. Interspersed with this material is a brief overview of each man's life and major accomplishments. Students who claim that history is boring may change their minds after listening to this recording.-Cindy Lombardo, Orrville Public Library, OH Copyright 1998 School Library Journal Reviews
Copyright 1998 School Library Journal Reviews
Powered by Content Cafe
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.