Synopses & Reviews
Discover the presidents who have shaped American history, from the Founding Fathers to today's leaders. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the great leaders who have shaped American history. Packed with information about election campaigns, first families, groundbreaking speeches, and the creation of the US Constitution, this is the ultimate visual guide to America's highest office. See the Bill of Rights, Clinton's saxophone, and Washington's false teeth. Learn how Lincoln saved the Union and who wrote the Declaration of Independence. Discover the roles of the First Ladies, how presidents spend their spare time, and much, much more!
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The folks at DK have almost singlehandedly rejuvenated if not reinvented the often moribund world of non-fiction books for children. [Eyewitness series] (Newsweek)
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...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] (The New York Times)
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These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] (School Library Journal)
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Like an encyclopedia crossed with a glossy magazine, DK Publishing's Eyewitness Books offer material that appeals to the brain and the eye. (Manchester Journal Inquirer)
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This book would be a valuable addition to any school or public library. (PencilNews.com)
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The pictorial emphasis makes this offering appealing and accessible to young and reluctant readers.... this title is sure to be a popular browsing item. (School library journal)
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This smart book has cool photos, great facts, and a fun design. (Detroit Free Press)
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From George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson to Ronald Reagan, George Bush, and Bill Clinton, all 42 presidents are discussed in the highly informative, spectacularly pictorial Eyewitness style. Full-color and b&w illustrations.