presidents

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presidents

Theodore Roosevelt

the adventurous president
2005
Examines the life and career of Theodore Roosevelt and discusses his childhood and bouts with asthma, his early involvement in politics, Spanish-American War, presidency, and the famous teddy bear named after him.

John F. Kennedy

the making of a leader
2005
Presents a short biography of John F. Kennedy and discusses his early childhood, military service, entrance into politics, marriage, presidency, Cuban Missile Crisis, assassination, and legacy.

George Washington

the life of an American patriot
2005
Examines the life of George Washington, a military leader during the American Revolution who went on to be named the first president of the new country. Presented in graphic novel form.

The presidency

1988
Surveys the history of the presidency, with descriptions of its structure, current function, and influence on American society.

Mr. Macky is wacky!

2007
Mr. Macky, the reading specialist who thinks he is Abraham Lincoln, assigns A.J. and his friends to read all about the presidents for President's Day.

Make your mark, Franklin Roosevelt

2007
Profiles the childhood and adolescent years of President Franklin Roosevelt describing the many influences he had on his life and political career.

Grace for president

2010
After finding out there has never been a female U.S. president, Grace decides to run in her school's mock election, where she learns about the American electoral system and sets out to be the best person for the job even though her opponent, Thomas, seems to be winning all the boys' votes.

George did it

2006
Presents a look at the life of President George Washington, in simple text with illustrations, providing a humorous account of how he tried to avoid taking on the role after serving in the U.S. military during the revolution.

You're on your way, Teddy Roosevelt

2004
As a young boy, "Teedie" Roosevelt was frequently ill, but worked hard to become strong and fit while also avidly reading and pursuing his love of natural history.

Stink

the incredible shrinking kid
2005
The shortest kid in the second grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, learns all about the shortest president of the United States, James Madison, when they celebrate Presidents' Day at school.

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