Presidents of the United States (America Handbooks, a Time for Kids Series)

by TIME for Kids

Overview

TIME For Kids presents a complete overview of our nation's chief executives from George Washington to the newly elected 45th president!

Did you know that James Monroe was the first president to appear without a wig in public? Or that George W. Bush appointed the first African-American secretary of state? Presidents of the United States invites the reader inside the White House to discover fascinating facts about the U.S. commanders-in-chief-their origins, accomplishments, and place in history-as told through famous quotes, important historical dates, and a timeline of events. Special sections cover the election process, the branches of government, and the role of presidents in the expansion of our nation from before the 13 colonies through westward expansion. With more than 200 photographs, illustrations, portrait reproductions, and maps.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781618934277
Publisher:	TIME USA
Publication date:	01/10/2017
Series:	America Handbooks, a Time for Kids
Pages:	80
Sales rank:	692,185
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Editorial Reviews

"Accessible, direct, and even-handed, it's a handy guide for readers looking to get a better sense of American politics past and present." - Publishers Weekly

"A handy and informative book that covers each and every president of the United States." - Batch of Books

"A helpful resource for middle graders." - Mom Read It

From the Publisher

11/14/2016
This slender volume from the editors of Time for Kids magazine offers a quick overview of U.S. presidents, placing their tenures in social and political context. After an opening discussion of the history of the presidency, the branches of government, and political parties, each president’s primary accomplishments, key philosophies, and approaches to public office appear in succinct passages, augmented by archival illustrations and photos, biographical details, and key dates during their time in office. In addition to the presidential profiles, readers can explore short sections discussing westward expansion, the role of first ladies, a brief history of the White House, and a playful path-to-the-presidency flowchart; the finished book will reflect the results of the 2016 election. Accessible, direct, and even-handed, it’s a handy guide for readers looking to get a better sense of American politics past and present. Ages 8–12. (Jan.)

Publishers Weekly

11/01/2016
Gr 3–8—This overview of U.S. presidents begins with a short synopsis on the creation of the U.S. government. Well-known presidents like Washington and Lincoln each receive a spread, while less covered leaders are given one-page summaries of their terms. A time line of key dates runs along the bottom, providing some historical context. Each president's picture is included, with a snippet of information, such as dates in office and descriptions of family members, appearing underneath. Most images are in black-and-white, but the opening sections are in color. There are a few historical interjections throughout on topics such as westward expansion and the first ladies; material on the 45th president will be included following the upcoming election. Links to additional content about noteworthy U.S. sights can be found in the "Explore Some More" section, and a "Presidential Gallery" contains each president's picture and name. VERDICT Consider for collections that serve election-hungry students.—Ellen Norton, Naperville Public Library, IL

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