Mr. President; A Book of U.S. Presidents

by George Sullivan

Scholastic Biography

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Presents information on each of the forty three Presidents of the United States and describes the process of electing a President.

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Reviewed by Lauren Ashley for TeensReadToo.com

MR. PRESIDENT is a short book perfect for anyone who wants to know the basics of how one becomes president, as well as some good information on the 44 we've had so far (yes, that includes Barack Obama!).

For this type of book, Mr. Sullivan did a very good job, giving information in an easy-to-understand way. It's a fast read that gives more insight into major events through certain President's careers, fun facts about different Heads of State, and even sheds some light on certain "unknown" presidents that might not come up much.

As for the fun facts, you'll find out who the tallest and shortest presidents were, who had the most eccentric pets in the White House, and even who the first woman to show more run for president was (hint: It's not Hillary Clinton!).

Overall, I think this is a really well-written resource book that's great for middle school readers learning Presidential history, or even someone older who wants to brush up on their facts!
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For just one quick reference on the presidents this is it. A picture, main events of their administrations, "just the facts folks", but it is also an interesting quick read. Benjamin Harrison was the first president to sign papers by electric light , there is a photo of the Stanley steamer...with the "Stanley twins in bowler hats riding
Good resource book on all 44 presidents, including brief biographies and unique facts concerning each. Also introduces facts about electing the President.
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Canonical title
Mr. President; A Book of U.S. Presidents
Original publication date
1984
People/Characters
George Washington; William Henry Harrison; James Knox Polk; Millard Fillmore; Abraham Lincoln; Ulysses S. Grant (show all 10); James A. Garfield; Benjamin Harrison; Theodore Roosevelt; Harry S. Truman
Important places
Washington, D.C., USA
Canonical LCC
E176.1 .S94 2009

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Nonfiction
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920History & geographyBiographies, Genealogy, HealdryBiographies
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E176.1 .S94History of the United StatesUnited StatesHistoryGeneral
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