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Author
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Description
"Updated through Barack Obama's re-election in 2012, this lively and entertaining approach to presidential history and politics will get students talking, turning the pages, and looking forward to social studies class"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Language
English
Description
"George Stephanopoulos, former senior advisor to President Clinton and for more than 20 years host of This Week and Good Morning America, recounts never-before-told crises that decided the course of history, from the place 12 presidents made their highest-pressure decisions: the White House Situation Room. No room better defines American power and its role in the world than the White House Situation Room. And yet, none is more shrouded in secrecy...
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
Take an up-close look at the challenges of this job, how the president interacts with other parts of the government, and what a president's actions mean for you.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Description
"Eleanor Roosevelt wasn't content to be a seldom-seen, never-heard First Lady. Instead, she worked tirelessly for the many causes dear to her heart, including the rights of African Americans, women, and the poor. After Franklin D. Roosevelt's death, she traveled the world promoting peace in the aftermath of World War II. Roosevelt was so beloved she became known as the 'First Lady of the World.' This extraordinary woman's life and work is presented...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Description
"The president makes sure everybody follows the laws. They are responsible for keeping the federal government moving. But what do you know about this important office of government? Explore presidential powers, see how those powers are balanced, and meet the cabinet that helps the president do their important work. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Times Books
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
A portrait of America's thirtieth president looks at the conservative policies that marked his leadership, including cutting taxes, balancing the federal budget, and promoting corporate productivity, as well as his innovative use of public relations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Description
Franklin Delano Roosevelt - the longest serving president in U.S. history - successfully guided Americans through two of the worst crises ever. He succeeded where others had failed in pulling the country back from the brink of collapse during the Great Depression. He lifted Americans? spirits and turned them away from fear and defeatism. Then came the horrors and devastation of World War II. The brilliant and courageous Roosevelt proved to be an outstanding...
9) With Nixon
Author
Publisher
Viking Press
Pub. Date
1977
Language
English
Description
The author recounts the years he spent as a speechwriter for Richard Nixon and discusses the people and events of those White House years.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
Español
Description
A brief overview of the life of the first president of the United States that discusses his childhood in Virginia, his military career, Mount Vernon, the Boston Tea Party, his death, and other related topics.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
AD 940L
Language
English
Description
"The chronology and themes of President Barack Obama's inspirational life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential leaders of our time"--
Author
Publisher
Twelve
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"As America heads into what promises to be a tumultuous 2024 presidential election year, Character Matters will be a good reminder of the importance of character when defining true leadership. Colleagues, friends, and family will share their often very personal stories of what they learned from watching and listening to President Bush, including former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; Secretary of State James A. Baker; stand-up comedian...
