Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) - Couverture rigide

Krull, Kathleen

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ISBN 10 : 0547498098 ISBN 13 : 9780547498096

Editeur : HMH Books for Young Readers, 2011

Synopsis

Lives of the Presidents Now fully updated, this entertaining glance at presidential history includes new chapters and artwork for Barack Obama and George W. Bush, along with a fabulous new jacket and refreshed design. Full color. Full description

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

Praise for Lives of the Presidents: "Krull has a proven knack for delivering generous dollops of covert asides along with fun facts and pertinent information when it comes to profiling famous figures. This latest effort does not disappoint." —Publishers Weekly "Who says biography can't be authoritative and fun at the same time? This briskly written book presents our presidents as human beings first, figureheads second. Krull asserts that her intent was to look "at our leaders with a cool, contemporary eye, respectful but definitely nosy." She succeeds admirably. This is the perfect antidote to encyclopedia articles and standard collective biographies. Krull is factual, but her writing has pizzazz and her details bring the heads of state to life." —School Library Journal Various books in the LIVES OF series have won the following honors:ABA's Pick of the Lists
ALA Notable Children's BookALA Best Book for Young AdultsABC Children's Booksellers ChoiceAn IRA/CBC Children's ChoiceA Notable Children's Book in the Field of Social StudiesA CCBC Choice
IRA Teacher's Choice

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Every U.S. president is the focus of public scrutiny, but how well do we know these men? What kind of fathers do presidents make? Husbands? Neighbors? Other books focus on the historical achievements of those who have occupied our country's highest office; Lives of the Presidents looks instead at their bad habits, silly nicknames, and strange pets. Every president--from George Washington to Bill Clinton--is included, with an emphasis on those who have had the greatest impact on history. Discover their high points, low points, and the times in between. In this stunning addition to their acclaimed series, Kathleen Krull and Kathryn Hewitt take us beyond politics and photo opportunities, revealing the entertaining, complex, and very real lives of the presidents.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0547498098
• ISBN 13: 9780547498096
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 104
• Illustrateur: Hewitt Kathryn