America's Leaders - The Vice President [Hardcover]

Kristen Woronoff (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Series: America's Leaders

Often overlooked and ignored, the vice president has become an increasing powerful and influential position in our government. The office has also changed significantly since the time it was first created more than 200 years ago. Because much of this office involves work "behind the scenes," the specific functions of the vice president are not well known by the public.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Each of these titles(The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court/The Secretary of Defense/The Vice President of the Unitd States) provides general information on the history, responsibilities, and requirements of an important job in American government. While various individuals who held these positions are mentioned or pictured, the books are intended mainly as overviews of offices. Illustrated with black-and-white and color photos, diagrams, charts, and boxed "USA Facts," they are written in a clear yet spare style. Due to the limited scope and information included, and the availability of the material in general encyclopedias, these volumes are additional purchases for larger collections."
-- School Library Journal (May 2003) (School Library Journal )

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Blackbirch Press; 1 edition (September 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567116620
• ISBN-13: 978-1567116625
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,482,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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