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American holidays Famous American landmarks First facts. U.S. holidays Perspectives on American progress True book U.S. Presidential elections: How they work U.S. Presidential elections: how they work United States presidents United States Presidents v. 19 Your government--how it worksVonder Brink, Tracy
Summary: "What is the executive branch? What does it do? Young Americans will find the answers in this early civics book that will help them understand how their country works"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seahorse Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 351.73 VONFreedman, Russell.
Summary: Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books 1987
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 LINCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 921 LINCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB LINCOLN FREHarness, Cheryl
Summary: Introduces the lives of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor, distant cousins who married in 1905 and helped guide the country during the Depression and the second World War.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton Children's Books 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J America HarnessKozar, Richard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House Publishers 2001
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB ROOSEVELT KOZThomas, Rachael L.
Summary: This title examines actions of national leaders to combat the spread of COVID-19 such as the Trump Administration's declaration of a public health emergency and creation of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, the WHO's pandemic declaration, and the actions of national governors and global leaders to stop the spread.
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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 920.00904 THOChandra, Deborah.
Summary: A rollicking rhyme portrays George Washington's lifelong struggle with bad teeth. A timeline taken from diary entries and other nonfiction sources follows.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE 973.4 CHACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CHACopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CHABrower, Kate Andersen
Summary: Andersen Brower shares a special inside look into the most famous home in America--and the lives of hardworking staff members and first ladies who've maintained it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 975.3 BROPearson, Yvonne
Summary: "Presidents' Day is a day to remember the men who have held the highest office in our land. Readers will learn about the history or Presidents' Day, our most influential presidents, and how we can honor these men and our national history today."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a Capstone imprint 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.2 PEANelson, Robin
Summary: A simple introduction to why we celebrate Presidents' Day.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.261 NELCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE NEL BASKETKennedy, Katie
Summary: "Some call it the most important job in the world. It's certainly the most powerful. And it's one that every citizen needs to know about because we're the ones who vote to put a president in office. Lively, informative, filled with firsts and facts, big ideas and compelling anecdotes, The Presidents Decoded is a richly layered guide to the leaders who have shaped our country."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.09 KENTaylor-Butler, Christine.
Summary: Discusses the presidency of the United States. Features time lines, drawings, photos, and a map of the U.S.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press/Scholastic 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 352.23 TAYAppelt, Kathi
Summary: A biography of Lady Bird Johnson who, as the wife of President Lyndon Johnson, reminded citizens about the importance of conserving natural resources and promoted the beautification of cities and highways by planting wildflowers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollinsPublishers 2005
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB JOH APPMoberg, Julia.
Summary: Fascinating and sometimes mysterious collection of presidential pets combined with fun poetry and facts about the US presidents.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Imagine! Publishing/Charlesbridge 2016
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Summary: Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 BARSullivan, George
Summary: Presents information on each of the forty presidents of the United States and describes the process of electing a president.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dodd, Mead 1984
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 SULWalton, Kathryn N.
Summary: "The White House, more than 200 years old, remains one of the most recognizable landmarks of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, this structure--also called the Executive Mansion--is a home and an office building. Readers will be fascinated to learn what's behind the stunning façade through this valuable volume's at-level, insightful text, fascinating fact...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 975.3 WALWorld Book, Inc
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 AMEHaynes, Danielle
Summary: An inauguration is the act of swearing an elected person into office. Inauguration Day is the day that the most important elected official in the United States, the president, takes office. Readers will learn about the history of Inauguration Day in the United States, key aspects of this important day, and how Inauguration Day has changed since 1789, when George Washington took office....
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.973 HAYWorld 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 AMESummary: "The set examines the United States presidency and its historical importance. Includes biographical information about every U.S. president and information and photos of every first lady. Discusses the duties, privileges, and the broad power of the president, and examines the people who have led the country through times of poverty and prosperity, peace and war"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc., a Scott Fetzer Company 2013
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 AME VOL 1Call number: J 973 AME VOL 2
Harris, Duchess
Summary: In 2008, voters chose Barack Obama as the first African American president in the history of the United States. Barack Obama Is Elected President examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Barack Obama himself, his wife, Michelle, and opposing candidate John McCain
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J382.73092 HARHaynes, 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 HAYHewson, Martha S.
Contents: The 2000 election: Bush vs. Gore -- Creating the electoral college -- 1800: an election goes to the House -- 1824: the House decides another election -- The elections of 1876 and 1888 -- How the electoral college works today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House Publishers 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.63 HEWHaynes, 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