A Fascinating way to learn about the road to the White House and American politics. Up-to-date through the election of George W. Bush as our 43rd President. Contains detailed timelines of important historical events in each presidential term. Kids will love the color illustrations that complement the concise, detailed text. Intriguing insights into the role and history of Vice-Presidents, First Ladies, Senators, and Congress are also a fascinating element of this book.
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Grade 3-7-An introductory chapter explains the executive branch and the process of electing a president, and gives an overview of the powers and duties of the office. Each commander in chief is profiled in a colorful two-page layout. A time line flows across each spread and marks the important events in the man's life and administration. Full-color portraits, reproductions, and a variety of appealing graphics and anecdotal sidebars reveal the historical, political, social, and cultural phenomena of each subject's life and times. A fascinating part of each entry is the quotation that has come to define the man and his vision of the office. Ranging from pithy to pitiful, the quotes reflect the evolution of the presidency and each man's impact on it. The glossary includes nearly 100 words, which appear in boldface in the main text, and helps to clarify the author's occasional semantic stumble, such as his assertion that Bill Clinton was "almost impeached." A discussion of the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the election of 2000 is also included. While this is a worthy addition to most libraries, students who need more information for reports can look to Ann Bausum's Our Country's Presidents (National Geographic, 2001), which is similar in design but richer in detail.
William McLoughlin, Brookside School, Worthington, OH
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
William McLoughlin, Brookside School, Worthington, OH
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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