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Featured
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River Falls Public Library
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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.
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