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Author
Series
United States presidents) volume 7
Language
English
Description
Follows the life of Andrew Jackson from his childhood in South Carolina through his two terms as the seventh president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Jackson, and other reference materials.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Follows the life of George Washington from his childhood in Virginia through his two terms as the first chief executive of the United States and into his post-presidential years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Washington, and other reference materials.
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Madison's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the fourth president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Follows the life of James Monroe from his childhood in Virginia through his two terms as the fifth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Monroe, and other reference materials.
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Adams's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the sixth president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Follows the life of John Tyler from his childhood in Virginia through his term as the tenth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Tyler, and other reference materials.
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Jefferson's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the third president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.
10) Abraham Lincoln
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of Abraham Lincoln, beginning with his childhood in Knob Creek, Kentucky. Information about Lincoln's early career as a lawyer as well as New Salem's postmaster and deputy county surveyor is discussed. In addition, his family...
11) Andrew Jackson
Author
Publisher
ABDO
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the childhood, political career, and other activities of the seventh president of the United States, the first president to come from a poor family.
12) Andrew Johnson
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Follows the life and career of the statesman who became the seventeenth president of the United States after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
13) Barack Obama
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of African-American president Barack Obama.
15) Bill Clinton
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of the Democrat who was elected president to two successive terms, 1992 and 1996.
16) Calvin Coolidge
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This biography introduces readers to the life of Calvin Coolidge including his early political career and key events from Coolidge's administration including the Kellogg-Briand Pact and Coolidge Prosperity. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library...
17) Chester Arthur
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This biography introduces readers to Chester Arthur including his early political career and key events from Arthur's administration including improvements to the US Navy, and the Pendleton Civil Service Act. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library...
20) Franklin Pierce
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of the fourteenth president of the United States, with information on his childhood, family, political career, presidency, and legacy.