The Essential Book of Presidential Trivia

The Essential Book of Presidential Trivia

Author: Noah McCullough

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2007-12-18

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0307432181

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“I want everyone to know about the history of the United States and about important political events and issues and how they work.” –Noah McCullough, age ten, 2032 presidential hopeful Noah McCullough may just be this country’s youngest presidential historian ever–and in this delightful volume he gives us hours of entertainment with an illustrated tour of America’s forty-three presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush. The political whiz kid famed for his appearances on “The Tonight Show” offers up brief bios and fun facts about our nation’s leaders, as well as trivia questions such as • Which president could write Greek with one hand and Latin with the other at the same time? • What do the first president born in Connecticut and the last president born in Massachusetts have in common? • Which president was a Pulitzer Prize winner? Confident about your prez-smarts? Take Noah’s Ultimate Presidential Trivia Quiz and see where you stand. Forget your p’s and q’s; know your stars and stripes. If you love your country, you will love The Essential Book of Presidential Trivia.


U. S Presidents Quiz Book

U. S Presidents Quiz Book

Author: Maggie Maggie Luettgen

Publisher:

Published: 2021-01-08

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13:

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Do you love American history? Do you enjoy learning about the US Presidents? If so, then this President Trivia book is for you. The Great Book of Crazy President Trivia is filled with many lesser-known facts about the American Presidents. It is filled with great stories of the US Presidents that you will not find in any US history books. This President Trivia book is going to let you see the Presidents of the past in a whole new light. Learn about their personal lives, the challenges they faced, and their great accomplishments. When you read this trivia book, you are going to learn not only about the Presidents of the US but about the history of the US as well. Organized chronologically by president, each entry covers the major accomplishments and events of the presidential term; cabinet members, election results, groundbreaking legislation, and Supreme Court appointments; personality and personal habits; career before the presidency; a behind-the-scenes look at the wives, families, friends, and foes; and much more, including hobbies, odd behaviors, and outlandish penchants. Major primary documents from each administration -- from the Bill of Rights to Barack Obama's speech on race in America -- provide a glimpse into the crucial moments of America's storied past in the words of those who led the nation.


The President Did What?

The President Did What?

Author: Nancy Ragno

Publisher: Nancy Ragno

Published: 2014-08-19

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 1500810614

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Go Behind the Scenes at the White House to Uncover Intriguing (Sometimes Startling) Facts About the U.S. Presidents -- Facts Few Others Know Not just another book about the presidents! THE PRESIDENT DID WHAT? is structured as a trivia quiz (multiple choice) to make it interactive and keep you guessing. But that’s not all. Turn the page to check your answer. Each answer page is fully illustrated and provides additional information about the president in question. (Every president is covered, from George Washington to Barack Obama.) Plus, there’s a complete list of the presidents and their vice-presidents for easy reference. THE PRESIDENT DID WHAT? is really two books in one: (1) an entertaining quiz book of surprising, sometimes quirky, facts about the U.S. presidents; and (2) an illustrated, informative guide that helps you gain an insight into what each president was like, his personality, and why he deserves to be remembered (or not). No more drawing a blank at the mention of such presidents as Franklin Pierce, Millard Fillmore, or Benjamin Harrison. Thanks to THE PRESIDENT DID WHAT? you’ll know details about even the “forgotten presidents,” details history buffs may be unaware of. For example, see the sample questions below. What president . . . ? worked as a model in college and was on the cover of "Cosmopolitan"? invented "Baked Alaska" and "Chicken a la King"? made all his own suits and a suit for the governor of Kentucky? was so cheap he served White House guests ice water in paper cups? allowed his son's two pet alligators to roam loose in the White House? ˃˃˃ Who should read this book? U.S. history buffs ... trivia buffs ... students ... teachers ... those looking for a fun, informative read, and those who enjoy an intellectual challenge. Is this book suitable for children? Yes, for those in the middle grades and higher. As one teacher commented: “This book of presidential trivia was fun to read and would make an excellent addition to a history teacher’s bookshelf or to an elementary teacher’s supplemental material.” ˃˃˃ What's more . . . THE PRESIDENT DID WHAT? is a great party book. It’s a rich source of cocktail-party openers. It’s an ideal book for the coffee table ... bedroom ... bathroom. It’s the perfect book to take on a trip. And ... it makes a great gift!


The Ultimate U.S. Presidents Quiz

The Ultimate U.S. Presidents Quiz

Author: Ben Egginton

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-03-14

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781090468895

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From the mundane, to the lesser-known, the downright bizarre, this book contains plenty of presidential trivia to enhance the IQ's of knowledge-seekers of all abilities.Inside are well over 1,000 questions, covering every president from George Washington to Donald Trump.And by the end of this journey of self-improvement, who knows who your favourite president will be? Will it be the usual suspects: George Washington, Franklin Roosevelt, et al? Or will you dare to venture off the beaten track and jump to the defence of one of America's lesser-known commander-in-chiefs?Look inside to find out who's your American hero.


The Complete Book of Presidential Trivia

The Complete Book of Presidential Trivia

Author: J. Stephen Lang

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2017-01-17

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1455623245

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An updated edition of this “amusing set of questions and answers about America’s leaders”—their families, hobbies, habits, finances, and much, much more (Publishers Weekly). This entertaining collection of questions and answers about America’s leaders provides hours of brain-teasing fun. A wide range of subjects including famous firsts, hidden vices, family relationships, bad habits, strange pets, and last words is covered. Quick quizzes reveal: the only president to earn a Pulitzer Prize who submitted the first trillion-dollar budget to Congress who kept alligators in the White House who was the first to pay federal income tax on his presidential salary who was the first president—and, in fact, the first American—to have a Medicare card, and much more This updated third edition includes information on both Barack Obama and Donald Trump.


U.S Presidents Trivia Book

U.S Presidents Trivia Book

Author: Bennie Goldner

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-24

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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Do you love American history? Do you enjoy learning about the US Presidents? If so, then this President Trivia book is for you. The Great Book of Crazy President Trivia is filled with many lesser-known facts about the American Presidents. It is filled with great stories of the US Presidents that you will not find in any US history books.This President Trivia book is going to let you see the Presidents of the past in a whole new light. Learn about their personal lives, the challenges they faced, and their great accomplishments. When you read this trivia book, you are going to learn not only about the Presidents of the US but about the history of the US as well.Organized chronologically by president, each entry covers the major accomplishments and events of the presidential term; cabinet members, election results, groundbreaking legislation, and Supreme Court appointments; personality and personal habits; career before the presidency; a behind-the-scenes look at the wives, families, friends, and foes; and much more, including hobbies, odd behaviors, and outlandish penchants. Major primary documents from each administration -- from the Bill of Rights to Barack Obama's speech on race in America -- provide a glimpse into the crucial moments of America's storied past in the words of those who led the nation.


American Presidents Trivia Book

American Presidents Trivia Book

Author: Bennie Goldner

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-24

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13:

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Do you love American history? Do you enjoy learning about the US Presidents? If so, then this President Trivia book is for you. The Great Book of Crazy President Trivia is filled with many lesser-known facts about the American Presidents. It is filled with great stories of the US Presidents that you will not find in any US history books.This President Trivia book is going to let you see the Presidents of the past in a whole new light. Learn about their personal lives, the challenges they faced, and their great accomplishments. When you read this trivia book, you are going to learn not only about the Presidents of the US but about the history of the US as well.Organized chronologically by president, each entry covers the major accomplishments and events of the presidential term; cabinet members, election results, groundbreaking legislation, and Supreme Court appointments; personality and personal habits; career before the presidency; a behind-the-scenes look at the wives, families, friends, and foes; and much more, including hobbies, odd behaviors, and outlandish penchants. Major primary documents from each administration -- from the Bill of Rights to Barack Obama's speech on race in America -- provide a glimpse into the crucial moments of America's storied past in the words of those who led the nation.