Offering an engaging overview of the U.S. presidency and all past presidents, this valuable tome asks a variety of questions, from the trivial to the topical, that further expands one’s understanding of America’s highest office. With an intriguing range of questions about religious affiliations, unusual backgrounds, and tidbits of odd trivia—from Which president killed a man in a duel? to Who was the first Baptist to become president?—this reference also covers former presidential candidates, first ladies, key appointments, and election results.
Fadiman may do for the anecdote what Bartlett did for the quotation. There are over 4000 biographical anecdotes about more than 2000 famous people. The book is international in scope and an entertaining walk through history. People representing all types of occupations are covered, from U.S. presidents to Greek philosophers to entertainers and sports figures.
U.S. Presidents Workbook with Reward Stickers, Grade 3-6 (A+ Let's grow smart!)
Give your child a head start with this informative and fun interactive workbook with reward stickers. Your child will learn facts about the Presidents of USA - from George Washington till Barack Obama, their biographies in a fun and interactive way using puzzles, questionnaires , mazes...
Book provides activities that are great for independent work in class, homework assignments, or extra practice to get ahead. 32 pages with answer sheet.
It's a snowy December in Washington, D.C., and Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are there to see the sights. While they're admiring the White House, they meet the presidents' stepdaughter, KC, and her friend, Marshall. Soon, in the confusion of all the people decorating the White House for Christmas, the presidents dog, Natasha, goes missing! The kids set out to find her, but its not going to be easy. The area is still crowded with decorators, its getting dark, and all five of them risk getting caught in a monster snowstorm!
American Privacy - The 400-Year History of Our Most Contested Right
A sweeping story of the right to privacy as it sped along colonial postal routes, telegraph wires, and today’s fiber-optic cables on a collision course with presidents and programmers, librarians and letter-writers.
