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Presidents of the USA
February 2002
For Young Children - For Older Readers
Past Features


For Young Children

  • President’s Day
    by Laura Alden
    Children’s Press, 1994
    E Ald
    Aimed at young children, this book tells about a day in a classroom when the birthdays of President’s Washington and Lincoln are celebrated, with the highlight of the day being the visit from men looking just like the two Presidents.
  • A. Lincoln and Me
    by Louise Borden
    Scholastic Press, 1999
    E Bor
    A tall and gangly boy learns of the many common traits he has with Abraham Lincoln, and as the boy learns more about Abraham Lincoln, his mind is opened for the great possibilities of his own future.
  • My First Presidents' Day Book
    by Aileen FisherChildren’s Press, 1987
    E Fis
    Told in verse, some highlights from the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
  • Lincoln’s Birthday
    by Dennis Fradin
    Enslow Publishers, 1990
    E Fra
    Discusses how the achievements of our nations sixteenth president led to the present day celebration of his birth.
  • Washington’s Birthday
    by Dennis Fradin
    Enslow Publishers, 1990
    E Fra
    Discusses the achievement of our nation’s first president and how they led to the present-day celebration of his birth.
  • George Washington’s Breakfast
    by Jean Fritz
    Putnam Berekely Group, 1969
    E Fri
    A combination of history, biography, research, cooking and a determined child. George Washington Allen wants to know all of the important things about his namesake, and is determined to find out what it is George Washington ate for breakfast.
  • Honest Abe
    Edith Kunhardt
    Cheltenham Books, 1993
    + 921 Lin
    A simple biography of the President who led the United States through the bloody Civil War.
  • So You Want to Be President
    by Judith St. George
    Philomel Books, 2000
    +973.09 StG
    Presents an assortment of facts about the qualifications and characteristics of presidents from George Washington to Bill Clinton. 2000 Caldecott winner.

For Older Readers

  • Encyclopedia of Presidents
    Children’s Press 1984-1993 publishing dates
    921
    Titles an all of the Presidents through Bill Clinton, describing their life and the achievements made during the entirety of their lives.
  • George Bush: Forty-First President of the United States
    by June Behrens
    Children’s Press, 1989
    +921 Bus
    Examines the life and career of the man who served as vice-president of the United States for eight years under Ronald Regan and was then elected to follow him as the forty-first president.
  • President George W. Bush: Our Forty-Third President
    by Beatrice Gormley
    Aladdin, 2001
    921 Bus
    Profiles the life of the forty-third President, including his childhood, education, early career, role as governor of Texas and the 2000 campaign and election.
  • Franklin Roosevelt
    Children’s Press 1976
    + 921 Roo
    An all pictorial presentation (graphic novel format) of the true-life story of the President who defeated the Depression and dictators.
  • Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt
    by Jean Fritz
    G.P. Putnam and Sons
    + 921 Roo
    Follows the life of the dynamic twenty-sixth president, discussing his conservation work, hunting expeditions, family life and political career.
  • Lincoln: a Photobiography
    by Russell Freedman
    Clarion Books, 1987
    + 921 Lin
    Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President.
  • First Facts About the Presidents
    by Elaine Pascoe
    Blackbirch Press, 1996
    +973.099 Pas
    A summary of significant dates and events, a photo, or painting, and timeline accompany the 4 pages of information about each of the Presidents. Also included are a fact box about the first lady of the Presidency and a summary of what the times were like during the Presidency.
  • George Washington
    by Susan Lee
    Children’s Press, 1974
    + 921 Was
    An easy to read biography of the 1st president of the United States.

Past Featured Books