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English
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"Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power" gives readers Jefferson the politician and president, a great and complex human being forever engaged in the wars of his era. Philosophers think; politicians maneuver. Jefferson's genius was that he was both and could do both, often simultaneously, catapulting him into becoming the most successful political leader of the early republic, and perhaps in all of American history.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"What if all of the presidents were online? From how they grew up to how they led, learn what historians know about these incredible leaders and find out what they're saying to each other! Just filp the page to follow the leaders! Was Teddy Roosevelf a cute kid in his Throwback Thurday photos? Whose no-shave November facial hair is better, Lincoln's or Taft's? Just how many selfies did JFK take in the oval office?"--Page [4] cover.
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Language
English
Description
Based on interviews with some of his closest associates, a new portrait of the 35th President by the host of Hardball traces his early education through the end of his life and includes coverage of such topics as his privileged childhood, military service and struggles with a life-threatening disease.
Author
Series
Encyclopedia of presidents volume 2
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Details the coming of age, diplomatic and presidential career, private life, and legacy of America's second president.
Author
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Pulitizer Prize biographer Robert A. Caro follows Lyndon Johnson through both the most frustrating and the most triumphant periods of his career, describing Johnson's volatile relationship with John Kennedy and Robert Kennedy during the fight they waged for the 1960 Democratic nomination for president, through Johnson's unhappy vice presidency, his assumption to the presidency after Kennedy's assassination, his victories over the budget and civil...
16) Our Abe Lincoln
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
"Rhythmic verse tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's life, from his childhood in the wilderness of Illinois to his famous achievements as president"--Provided by publisher.
17) Bill Clinton
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Bill Clinton served as President of the United States from 1993-2001.
Author
Publisher
Times Books
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
A biography of James A. Garfield, his rise from humble beginnings to become the twentieth President of the United States, only to be assassinated four months later; and describes how his death could have been avoided by more competent medical care.
Series
Publisher
Liberty Street, an imprint of Time, Inc. Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that James Monroe was the first president to appear without a wig in public? Or that George W. Bush appointed the first African-American secretary of state? Presidents of the United States invites the reader inside the White House to discover fascinating facts about the U.S. commanders-in-chief-their origins, accomplishments, and place in history-as told through famous quotes, important historical dates, and a timeline of events. Special...
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