In simple terms discusses the need for a president to have advisors, the highlights of each cabinet in our nation's history, and the job of each cabinet post.
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From Publishers Weekly
Aspiring politicos can easily ascend Capitol Hill with the abundant, clearly presented information in this attractively formatted work. Ages 8-10. (Sept.) El
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 2-5-- A lively and informative introduction to the workings of the executive branch, enhanced by colorful illustrations. This revision of the 1978 edition is virtually identical to the original in format, tracing the history of Presidential Cabinets since Washington's administration, but it updates changes that have occurred, such as dividing HEW into two departments, Education and Health and Human Services. It describes the addition of two Cabinet posts, Veterans Affairs and Environment. Also, maps of the U. S. at various stages in its history and an index have been appended, as well as a chronological table indicating Presidential terms of office and a history of Cabinet changes during each. The final page depicts a bar graph, estimating the 1991 outlays (in millions of dollars) for each department. An accessible and readable addition to collections in which current information on the government is in demand. --Martha Rosen, Edgewood School, Scarsdale, NY
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This review is from: The President's Cabinet and How It Grew (Paperback)
The book starts out with a drawing of a dresser and the comment "This is not the president's cabinet." After a general description of what the cabinet is and its relation to the president under the constitution, single pages are devoted to the first cabinet and each significant change in the cabinet, metioning, e.g., the first secretary of the interior and the historical context in which that office was introduced. This continues up to the elder George Bush's cabinet. Then there are summaries of the current (as of the early 90's) roles of each department and secretary. There are some related statistics and maps as well. I read almost all of this to my seven year old daughter and added a bit of a verbal update to the info. I don't think she was bored. The illustrations are well done. A reader might perceive a slight political bias (though I'm not really sure there is one)---Reagan's role, late in his term, in creating the Dept. of Veterans Affairs is called an obvious political move, and some of the statements about the importance of various welfare state programs etc. might be disputed by some but could just be understood as presenting the rationale of the relevant department's mission. Father and daughter both learned by reading this book; it's too bad to see that it's out of print.
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