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Book Cover for: Our Country's Presidents: A Complete Encyclopedia of the U.S. Presidency, 2020 Edition, Ann Bausum

Our Country's Presidents: A Complete Encyclopedia of the U.S. Presidency, 2020 Edition

Ann Bausum

Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2020 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely must-have reference.
National Geographic presents the 45 individuals who have led the U.S. in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference.
Key features include:
  • Information about the 2021 president-elect and the 2020 election results as of the publication date
  • A brand-new thematic spread on the impeachment process and its history
  • Revised terminology around the language of slavery and analysis of early presidents who benefitted from and relied on enslaved labor
  • Comprehensive profiles of all the former presidents along with timelines and descriptions of crucial events during their terms
  • Thematic spreads covering a variety of topics from the history of voting rights to how to write a letter to the president
  • Full-page portraits, famous quotes, and fascinating facts to help kids get to know each leader
A fascinating read and excellent reference for students and kids of all ages!

Book Details

  • Publisher: National Geographic Kids
  • Publish Date: Jan 12nd, 2021
  • Pages: 224
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - 0006
  • Dimensions: 10.90in - 8.90in - 0.90in - 2.35lb
  • EAN: 9781426371998
  • Recommended age: 08-12
  • Categories: Biography & Autobiography - Presidents & First Families (U.SHistory - United States - GeneralBiography & Autobiography - Political

About the Author

Ann Bausum writes about US history for young people. Her books consistently earn prominent national recognition. Denied, Detained, Deported was named the 2010 Carter G. Woodson Book Award winner at the secondary school level from the National Council for the Social Studies. Muckrakers earned the Golden Kite Award as best nonfiction book of the year from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Freedom Riders gained the Robert F. Sibert Honor designation from the American Library Association, and With Courage and Cloth received the Jane Addams Children's Book Award as the year's best book on social justice issues for older readers.

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