The Everything American Presidents Book
The Everything American Presidents Book

Author: Martin Kelly

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2007-05-11

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 1605502669

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The Everything American Presidents Book is an excellent source of information about each of the forty-three men who have served as chief executive of the United States. This exhaustive guide provides you with all you need to know about this country's leaders, including: Their early childhood and formative years The effect of the office on wives and children The triumphs and tragedies that shaped them The legacy of each man's term in office Written in an entertaining style by two experienced educators, this fun and informative guide is packed with facts and details about the life and times of each president and the major events that shaped his term. The Everything American Presidents Book has everything you need to know about the fascinating men who shaped U.S. history and policy.

The Complete Book of US Presidents, Fourth Edition
The Complete Book of US Presidents, Fourth Edition

Author: Bill Yenne

Publisher: Crestline Books

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 0785839232

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Discover the history and personal stories of 46 US Presidents in this beautifully illustrated volume. From the first president, George Washington, to the forty-sixth, Joe Biden, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in this fourth edition of The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of 46 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and commentary on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in the shaping of the United States and its relations with the world. Lavishly illustrated, including the presidents' official White House portraits, sidebars about each and every vice president and first lady, and intriguing anecdotes, this book is accessible to a broad audience and will captivate any history lover. The Complete Book of US Presidents is an expansive collection that reflects on America's rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.

The Complete Book of US Presidents
The Complete Book of US Presidents

Author: Bill Yenne

Publisher: Zenith Press

Published: 2016-03-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780760350072

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In this momentous election year, experience the history and personal stories of all 44 U.S. Presidents in this beautifully illustrated edition. From the first president, George Washington, to the most recent, Barack Obama, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of each of the 44 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and expounding on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in the shaping of the United States and its relations with the world. Vastly illustrated with sidebars about each and every vice president, First Lady, and interesting anecdotes on each president, this book is accessible to a broad audience and will captivate any history lover during election season. The Complete Book of US Presidents is truly an expansive collection that reflects on America's rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.

The Everything Kids' Presidents Book
The Everything Kids' Presidents Book

Author: Brian Thornton

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2007-04-30

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1605502677

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Learn everything you need to know about the Presidents of the United States from George Washington to George W. Bush with The Everything Kids’ Presidents Book. Did George Washington really cut down his father’s cherry tree? Who was the last president to have facial hair? Which US president had a country’s capital city named after him? Which president earned the nickname, “His Accidency?” With The Everything Kids’ Presidents Book, you’ll be at the head of your class after learning about the lives, legacies, and impact that our country’s forty-four leaders had on the history of the United States. Filled with fun facts, trivia, and 30 puzzles, The Everything Kids’ Presidents Book introduces you to everyone from our first president, George Washington, through George W. Bush. Learning about the people who shaped the history of our country has never been so much fun!

Don't Know Much About the American Presidents
Don't Know Much About the American Presidents

Author: Kenneth C. Davis

Publisher: Hachette+ORM

Published: 2012-02-21

Total Pages: 609

ISBN-13: 1401304737

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From a New York Times bestselling author, a captivating and unique overview of the first 44 presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Barack Obama. Using his entertaining question-and-answer style to chart the history of the presidency itself as well as debunk the myths of America's. Here's the young Lincoln building his mother's coffin and dragging a tragic burden through the snow to the burial; Theodore Roosevelt, America's youngest president, shockingly pushed into the presidency–with greatness thrust upon him; FDR, the only man elected four times, concealing his crippling disability from the American public as he led the nation through depression and world war; and Lyndon Johnson, reelected in a landslide, then crushed by the weight of the Vietnam War. For history buffs and history-phobes alike, this book is packed with memorable facts that will change your understanding of the highest office in the land and the men who have occupied it.

The Presidents Fact Book
The Presidents Fact Book

Author: Roger Matuz

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal

Published: 2021-08-10

Total Pages: 1992

ISBN-13: 0762478454

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This in-depth history of our nation’s 46 presidents is now fully revised and updated to include Donald Trump’s eventful term in office, Joe Biden’s path to the presidency, and the election of Kamala Harris, the nation’s first female, black vice president. The Presidents Fact Book is the complete compendium of all things presidential and a sweeping survey of American history through the biography of every president from George Washington to Joe Biden. 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 including hobbies, odd behaviors, and outlandish penchants; a behind the scenes look at the wives, families, friends, and foes; and much more. Major moments from administrations – from the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation proclamation to the Civil Rights Era and the coronavirus pandemic – provide a glimpse into the crucial moments of America's storied past. Perfect for students, history buffs, and political junkies, The Presidents Fact Book is at once an expansive collage of the American presidency and a comprehensive view of American history.

The Complete Book of US Presidents
The Complete Book of US Presidents

Author: Bill Yenne

Publisher: Crestline Books

Published: 2020-05-12

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 0785838457

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Inform your vote with the history and personal stories of 45 US Presidents in this beautifully illustrated volume. From the first president, George Washington, to the most recent president, Donald Trump, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of 45 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and expounding on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in the shaping of the United States and its relations with the world. Lavishly illustrated, including each president's official White House portrait, sidebars about each and every vice president and First Lady, and interesting anecdotes, this book is accessible to a broad audience and will captivate any history lover during election season. The Complete Book of US Presidents is an expansive collection that reflects on America's rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.