An updated edition contains information on the history of the White House, its leaders, and significant events, from the redesign of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 1792 to the results of the 2008 election.
The Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Presidents and Their Times
Scholastic Encyclopedia Assortment: Contains Encyclopedia of U. S. and Encyclopedia of Presidents and Their Times
Chock-fullof information, the 7th edition of this accessiblemainstay chronicles each president's life and times,and even highlights some funny anecdotes. Theprocess of electing a president is clearly explained,as is the job of a president.
- Which president has served in office the longest?Alongside photographs and lists of key events, this book covers everything you need to know about each president's major accomplishments in and out of the Oval Office.
Opening in Depression-era New York, The Carpenter's Gift tells the story of eight-year-old Henry and his out-of-work father selling Christmas trees in Manhattan.
Updated to include the results of the 2004 presidential election, this encyclopedia for young readers not only profiles each president from 1789 to 2005, it also provides a history of the United States. Full color.
Chock full of information, this accessible book chronicles each president's life and times, and even highlights some funny anecdotes. The process of electing a president is clearly explained, as is the job of a president.
Opening in Depression-era New York City, The Carpenter's Gift tells the story of eight-year-old Henry and his father selling Christmas trees.
Features: -Primary source materials -Archival reproductions -Fast-fact boxes -Summary of key events in the lives of the president and the first lady -Timeline linking the president to the nation -Online sites of interest -"Further Reading" ...
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