Our presidents rock! / Juliette Turner, National Youth Director of Constituting America ; illustrations by Brian Oesch.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zonderkidz, [2014]Description: 316 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0310730953 (softcover)
- 9780310730958 (softcover) :
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 973.099 T948 | Available | 33111007917509 |
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Did You Know ...
John Quincy Adams owned a pet alligator? Ulysses S. Grant received a ticket for riding his horse too fast down the streets of Washington, D.C.' Gerald R. Ford briefly worked as a fashion model? You are invited on a totally unique journey through presidential history with Juliette Turner, the National Youth Director of Constituting America. Through fun cartoons, quotes, great graphics, and Juliette's quirky sense of humor, you'll discover tons of fun new facts about the presidents of the United States and the role of the executive branch. These aren't just a bunch of old men in suits! Many of them were ordinary people like you who overcame trials in order to become America's leader, and all of them entered the political arena with the goal of protecting the country they loved. Written for kids by a kid, Juliette's passion and excitement breathes new life into American history and the role of one of the most powerful positions in the world.Includes bibliographical references.
"You are invited on a totally unique journey through presidential history with Juliette Turner, the National Youth Director of Constituting America. Through fun cartoons, quotes, great graphics, and Juliettes quirky sense of humor, you will discover tons of fun new facts about the presidents of the United States and the role of the executive branch." --Cover.
Ages 8 and up.