Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the origins and significance of President's Day and discusses George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other presidents, the duties of the presidency, requirements for being president, and famous presidential landmarks.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Presidents' Day celebrates the birthdays of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all U.S. presidents. Some people go to parades, visit historical sites, or read books about presidents. Others dress up in costumes. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Complete with period paintings and photos, a comprehensive guide provides profiles, biographies, administration highlights, and political and personal accomplishments of every president in the history of the United States, along with a review of Air Force One, the Secret Service, and a look at the various Presidential retreats.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Profiles of the American presidents' mothers reveal their achievements while sharing anecdotes and childhood stories, from Thomas Jefferson's mother's solo management of a plantation to Abraham Lincoln's mother's stint as a wrestler.
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts is an easy-to-read guide that explains the step-by-step process of how a president gets elected in the United States. It uses simple language to answer complex questions like: Who can run? Who can vote? What is the electoral college? and is packed with fascinating facts about previous presidents, notable candidates, and remarkable elections in history. Includes sections like: The Rules for Electing the...
11) Presidents
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Profiles the American presidents, with information on their political and personal lives.
Author
Series
Marvin Redpost volume 5
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Even though they have all come to school in holey clothes, Marvin and his third grade class manage to impress their surprise visitor--the President of the United States. It's no ordinary Thursday for Marvin Redpost and his class ... It's "hole day," and even Mrs. North and Principal McCabe are wearing their very worst clothes. It seemed like a fun idea that morning, but now they're expecting company. The president -- of the United States! -- is on...
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
The kids who grew up to be president were like a lot of other children. Some struggled with schoolwork and got into fights; others pranked their teachers and infuriated their parents. "Kid Presidents" features 20 true stories from the childhoods of American presidents.
Author
Series
My weird school volume V. 15
Publisher
HarperTrophy
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mr. Macky dresses up as Abraham Lincoln to get the students at Ella Mentry School excited about their Presidents' Day oral reports.
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In The Presidents Decoded: A Guide to the Leaders Who Shaped Our Nation, author Katie Kennedy presents the 45 people who have held the role of President of the United States. From George Washington to Joe Biden, each leader's time in office is broken down and explained through primary sources--documents, letters, policies, and diaries--that show the what, how and why of our leaders' thoughts, decisions and policies. Familiar documents like the preamble...
16) President
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Explains the duties of the President of the United Statesr.
18) President
Author
Series
Publisher
Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains the job of the United States' most important leader, including how he or she manages the federal government, works with Congress to pass new laws, and helps other countries.
Author
Series
Publisher
Blackbirch Press
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Takes a thorough look at the presidency of the United States, including the history of the office, how the work relates to that of other branches of government, and how presidents have handled crises.
Author
Publisher
Harcourt Children's Books
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Focuses on the lives of presidents as parents, husbands, pet-owners, and neighbors while also including humorous anecdotes about hairstyles, attitudes, diets, fears, and sleep patterns.
