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1) Presidents
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"Follow the early lives and political careers of the US presidents and see how they came into office, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase"--
2) Presidents
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Simple text, illustrations, and photographs introduce beginning readers to some of the things U.S. presidents do, from leading the country to helping draft laws. Encourages little girls, like a character named Nina, that they could fulfill their dream of becoming president some day, too.
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"Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2020 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely reference. Key features include: Information about the 2021 president-elect and the 2020 election results, a brand-new thematic spread on the impeachment process and its history, revised terminology around the language of slavery and analysis of early presidents who benefitted from and relied on enslaved labor, comprehensive...
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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. William Howard Taft was forced to take dance lessons. Gerald Ford struggled with dyslexia. Teddy Roosevelt had a bedroom "museum" full of dead animals. "Kid Presidents" features 20 captivating true stories from the childhoods of American presidents, complete with lively...
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"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"--
11) Presidents' Day
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"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to Presidents' Day"--Provided by publisher.
12) Presidents' Day
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Familiarizes students with President's Day, a national holiday, explaining the who's, what's, and whys of it.
15) Presidents' Day
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Introduces Presidents' Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.
19) Presidents' Day
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In February, the first-graders in Mrs. Connor's class present facts about the presidents.
20) U.S. presidents
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Profiles the presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Barack Obama, and includes facts and trivia about each president, including major achievements and personality quirks.