Bibliograph

Our country's presidents, a complete encyclopedia of the U.S. presidency, written by Ann Bausum

Type

Label

Our country's presidents, a complete encyclopedia of the U.S. presidency, written by Ann Bausum

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 218-219) and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrationsportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Our country's presidents

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1229894396

Responsibility statement

written by Ann Bausum

Sub title

a complete encyclopedia of the U.S. presidency

Summary

"Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2020 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely reference. Key features include: Information about the 2021 president-elect and the 2020 election results, 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"--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Foreword / by John Dickerson -- The presidency and how it grew: 1789-1837 -- from sea to shining sea: 1837-1861 -- A new birth of freedom: 1961-1897 -- America takes center stage: 1897-1945 -- seeking stability in the atomic age: 1945-1989 -- pathways for a new millennium: 1989-present -- Chart of presidential election results

Target audience

juvenile

Creator