50 Things You Should Know About American Presidents

50 Things You Should Know About American Presidents

Author: Tracey Kelly

Publisher: QEB Publishing

Published: 2016-02-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781609929367

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Across 50 bite-sized chunks of information (and generously illustrated with photos, sketches and infographics), all the presidents are covered - from the first person to take office, George Washington to Barack Obama. Fascinating facts are included on each page: for example, did you know that Franklin D Roosevelt is the longest serving president? The US political system is clearly explained, with the major changes throughout the decades highlighted for easy reference.


The American Presidents in 100 Facts

The American Presidents in 100 Facts

Author: Jem Duducu

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2016-10-15

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1445656515

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Introduces us to the famous, the infamous, the unknown and the occasionally unfortunate men who have led a country from its early years as a colony fighting for independence, through to it becoming the most powerful nation in the world.


Little Known Facts about the U. S. Presidents

Little Known Facts about the U. S. Presidents

Author: Jane C. Flinn

Publisher: Best Trivia Books Series

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781475823059

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Written for all ages in an educational and entertaining style, Little Known Facts about the U. S. Presidents sheds a different light on the life and times of the most famous U. S. presidents as well as those who have been given short shrift in the history books despite their c...


Presidential Fact Book

Presidential Fact Book

Author: Joseph Nathan Kane

Publisher: Random House Reference

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13:

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Contains profiles of each of the forty-one presidents from George Washington to Bill Clinton; includes information about their political careers and personal lives.


The Complete Book of U.S. Presidents

The Complete Book of U.S. Presidents

Author: William A. DeGregorio

Publisher: Gramercy Books

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 771

ISBN-13: 9780517183533

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Chronicles the rich history of the American presidency, including informative and entertaining biographies of each of the men who have held the office and full coverage of the 1996 election.


20 Fun Facts About the White House

20 Fun Facts About the White House

Author: Ryan Nagelhout

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2013-08-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1433992043

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Many US citizens know that the White House has been home to US presidents for over 200 years. But few people know that the "President’s Mansion" has experienced two large fires, or that everything but the outer walls was removed and rebuilt in the 1950s. Readers are sure to enjoy exploring the White House like never before. At-level text is paired with helpful graphic organizers and amazing photographs of the White House throughout its history.


1000 Facts About American Presidents

1000 Facts About American Presidents

Author: James Egan

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-10-04

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 132643926X

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Donald Trump bought a nightclub from a hitman. George Washington lost nearly every battle he was involved in. George Bush used to be a cheerleader. Joe Biden had brain surgery twice in the same year. It's very likely that Thomas Jefferson suffered from Asperger's Syndrome. Obama's first job was selling ice-cream. John Adams' dog was called Satan. Theodore Roosevelt used to Judo sweep people in public if he got bored. John Wilkes Booth's brother saved Abraham Lincoln's son's life. JFK used crutches in private due to his chronic back problems. Richard Nixon used poker winnings to fun his presidential campaign. Jimmy Carter wrote a children's book called The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer. Ronald Reagan nearly appeared in Back to the Future III. Only one president has died from cancer. There was supposed to be a Super Nintendo game about Bill Clinton's cat, Socks.


Hollywood and History

Hollywood and History

Author: Jem Duducu

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-09-15

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1538177072

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A fun but informative look at Hollywood’s more-than-a century long love affair with historical figures, events, and places, this book delves into what really happened in history, as opposed to the Hollywood interpretation of events, and reveals why the movies don’t usually reflect the reality of our known history.