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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...
6) Barack Obama
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Chronicles the life of President Barack Obama from his birth in Hawaii through his education in the U.S. and his graduation from Harvard University in 1991. Depicts his career as a civil rights lawyer, an Illinois state senator, and his election as the first African-American president of the United States. Includes photos of his parents and his youth, a timeline of significant events in his life, a quiz, and a glossary.
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Follows the life of James Madison from his childhood in Virginia through his two terms as the fourth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Madison, and other reference materials.
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As daughters of the outgoing president, Ingrid and Winnie Lopez decide to play pranks on the incoming president's daughters, Zora and Skylar Williams. Zora and Skylar play tit for tat and soon the harmless games get out of control and threaten international diplomacy.
12) Presidents' Day
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"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to Presidents' Day"--Provided by publisher.
13) Bill Clinton
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Features a biography of the forty-second president of the United States including his childhood, education at Georgetown University, his early career as a teacher and lawyer, and key events from President Clinton's administration.
14) James Madison
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Contains key facts about the life of James Madison from his childhood to his retirement, focusing on his political career and his term as the fourth president of the United States. Includes a timeline, information on the office of the president, and resources for further research.
15) Inauguration Day
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Provides a look at presidential inaugurations, discussing their importance, location, and traditions. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and online resources.
17) Ronald Reagan
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Explores the life and accomplishments of Ronald Reagan and examines how he led the country during his time as president. Features black and white and full-color photographs and a glossary.
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"The White House housed more than presidents and First Families--who could forget the furry, scaly, feathered friends who impressed the press, guarded their charges, and kept them company through all the ups and downs of their respective terms? Marilyn Singer's compelling poems will delight readers with stories of the creatures who sat beside our country's leaders, as she draws intriguing connections between the animals and the administrations they...
19) James Monroe
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Contains key facts about the life of James Monroe from his childhood to his retirement, focusing on his political career and his term as the fifth president of the United States. Includes a timeline, information on the office of the president, and resources for further research.
20) Presidents' Day
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Simple text and photographs explain Presidents' Day and why we celebrate it to honor those who have been president.