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Summary: Examines the United States presidency and its historical importance. Discusses the duties, priviledges, and the broad power of the president. It goes in-depth into the typical, daily life of a United States president.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 AMEWorld Book, Inc
Summary: Examines the people who have led the country through times of poverty and prosperity, peace and war. Includes biographical information about every U.S. president and information and photos of every first lady.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 AMEHaynes, Danielle
Summary: "Primaries and caucuses are some of the first steps to becoming the president of the United States. Candidates who've announced their intention to run for this important office first have to convince members of their political party (and sometimes others) that they deserve a nomination. Primaries and caucuses help political parties choose their official party candidate. In this volume, readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.273 HAYHaynes, Danielle
Summary: By the time the U.S. presidential election rolls around every four years, everyone knows who's in the running for office. But how are presidential candidates in the United States chosen? How do candidates get nominated, and what does a nomination mean? Can you become president without a nomination, and why or why not? Readers will learn about political parties, national conventions, special...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.273 HAYRajczak, Michael
Summary: "Becoming one of the most powerful leaders in the world is enticing, but the path to US president is a difficult one. The campaign may be years long, and financing is complicated. While running for student council president or other major student leadership position may not cost as much, preparation for the job can also be daunting. This book not only introduces readers to the process of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324 RAJHirsch, Rebecca E.
Summary: How much power does the president really have? How does he make decisions? Find the answers to these questions and more in this title. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, Important Dates section, index, and glossary also included.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 351 HIRKellaher, Karen
Summary: What exactly does the president do? Take an up-close look at the challenges of this job, how the president interacts with other parts of the government, and what a president’s actions mean for you. Readers will also explore how they can become involved in the executive branch, including what it takes to become president themselves someday.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 352.23 KELMarcus, Leonard S.
Summary: "A middle-grade nonfiction book about one of America's most historically resonant images, the circumstances surrounding its creation, and the larger story it tells about Abraham Lincoln's life"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.7 LINCorso, Phil
Summary: "The Electoral College is the body of people who elect the president and vice president of the United States. Many U.S. citizens are confused by this system, which dates back to the creation of the U.S. Constitution. When citizens vote for a presidential candidate, they're actually voting for an elector -- someone who will cast a vote for their state for that candidate in the Electoral College....
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.6 CORSummary: Did you know that James Monroe was the first president to appear without a wig in public? Or that George W. Bush appointed the first African-American secretary of state? Presidents of the United States invites the reader inside the White House to discover fascinating facts about the U.S. commanders-in-chief-their origins, accomplishments, and place in history-as told through famous quotes,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 973.099 CUTRumsch, BreAnn
Summary: This biography introduces readers to James K. Polk including his early political career and key events from Polk's administration, including the Oregon Treaty, the Mexican War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library an imprint of ABDO Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 POLMcPartland, Lisa A.
Summary: "The position of president of the United States is an important one! But how does a person get elected president? First, people have to know who they are. To do that, candidates must announce their plan to run for a nomination and the presidency, and then they campaign. A perfect introduction for young readers, this book covers the details of the campaign trail, from grassroots organization to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.973 MCPCorso, Phil
Summary: Every four years in the United States of America, candidates from different political parties stand in front of the nation to showcase their ideas and sell their visions of the future before Election Day. Presidential debates are a way for candidates to share their ideas, show how they are different from other candidates, and garner support from voters. This book outlines the history and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.7 CORHarris, Duchess
Summary: Eleanor Roosevelt is well known for her time as First Lady of the United States, but she also made important contributions to women's rights before, during, and after her husband's presidency. Eleanor Roosevelt Champions Women's Rights examines her efforts from multiple perspectives, including those of Roosevelt herself, her husband, Franklin, and later feminist activists.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019