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Our Country's Presidents: A Complete Encyclopedia of the U.S. Presidency
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About Our Country's Presidents: A Complete Encyclopedia
Product Description National Geographic presents the 43 individuals who have led the U.S., plus America's newest commander-in-chief, in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference. It features comprehensive profiles of the 43 former presidents along with timelines and descriptions of crucial events during their terms. Information about the 2016 president-elect is also included. Thematic spreads cover a variety of topics from the history of voting rights to writing a presidential letter. Full-page portraits, famous quotes, and fascinating facts help kids get to know each leader. This new volume is a fascinating read and excellent reference for students and kids of all ages. From School Library Journal Gr 4–7—A clear, colorful design; a variety of sidebars; and rich historical material make this a solid, go-to resource for information on the presidents. The text is chronologically organized into six parts, each of which features a two-page time line delineating significant events. Each entry begins with a fact box that includes the president's signature, date of birth, political party, and salient details such as the names of vice presidents and first ladies. Among sober assessments of the presidents' achievements, fun facts abound. Sidebars cover a range of topics, such as the powers of the presidency, presidential landmarks, and kids in the White House. The volume is extravagantly illustrated with reproductions of contemporaneous paintings, as well as facsimiles of letters, engravings, maps, cutaways, charts (depicting, for example, presidential career paths), and numerous photographs. A comprehensive chart lays out results of every election. Bausum offers a two-page overview of the 2016 election, outlining some of Donald Trump's controversial actions and statements during the campaign and suggesting a parallel to the controversy surrounding Hillary Clinton's private email server. Published in January 2017, the book includes a one-page summary of Trump's wealthy upbringing and background in real estate and reality TV. VERDICT Whether for research or casual reading, this is an excellent ready reference on the presidents for most libraries.—Bob Hassett, Luther Jackson Middle School, Falls Church, VA Review "A clear, colorful design; a variety of sidebars; and rich historical material make this a solid, go-to resource for information on the presidents... VERDICT Whether for research or casual reading, this is an excellent ready reference on the presidents for most libraries." -- School library Journal Starred Review"This book is a complete reference about each of the presidents from Washington to Trump. The images, quotes, and captions scattered throughout the pages make this book pleasing to the eye. Sidebars give snapshots of the presidency with interesting facts, including presidential nicknames like “Handsome Frank” for Franklin Pierce and “The Donald” for Donald Trump... Government teachers at both intermediate and secondary levels will find plenty to share from this book." -- School Library Connection "...an inherently fascinating read and an excellent reference for students and kids of all ages. Simply stated, "Our Country's Presidents" is unreservedly recommended for personal, family, school and community library collections." - Children's Bookwatch "Lavish use of period and modern illustrations, quotes, solid research, and the kind of offbeat facts so dear to readers young and older are included..." — Booklist (Review of 2004 Edition) . About the Author ANN BAUSUM writes about U.S. history for young people, and she has published eight titles with National Geographic Children's Books including, most recently, Marching to the Mountaintop (2012) and Unraveling Freedom (2010). Ann's books consistently earn prominent national recognition. Denied, Detained, Deported(2009) was named the 2010 Carter G. Woodson Book Award winner at the secondary school
