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24 pp.
| Child's
| January, 2017
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503816459$27.07
(4)
K-3
Premier Presidents series.
The cursory presidential biography series continues. The texts, written in short, choppy sentences, provide little in the way of detail or new information, but an age-appropriate layout features a large font, plenty of white space, and several captioned photos or paintings. Trump focuses (by publication-date necessity) on the 2016 campaign and his pre-presidency business ventures. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Premier Presidents titles: Donald Trump, James Monroe, Dwight D. Eisenhower, George H. W. Bush, Andrew Jackson, Grover Cleveland, James Carter, and Woodrow Wilson.
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K-3
Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents series.
These large-print biographies include very general information related to each president, beginning with a brief biographical timeline and continuing with succinct descriptions of events leading up to and during their presidency. Relevant paintings and photographs and occasional sidebars accompany the unoriginal texts. Back matter highlights the three branches of government, the line of succession, and an inspiring quote from that president. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents titles: Chester Arthur, George H.W. Bush, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, James Buchanan, and George W. Bush.
(3)
YA
America's Great Political Families series.
This well-written, thoroughly researched series delves into the lives and careers of presidential families, providing in-depth looks at multiple family members. From family histories and drama to political scandals, criticisms, and maneuvers, each subject is explored in a clear, objective, and engaging way. Each volume includes archival photos, a family tree, and appended "fun facts." Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following America's Great Political Families titles: The Kennedys, The Roosevelts, The Bushes, and The Clintons.