Excellent condition for age except missing dust jacket. 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Oregon

Pictorial History of American Presidents 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Presents a biography of the third president of the United States, focusing on his childhood, his writing of the Declaration of Independence, and remembering him today.

Thomas Jefferson

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Jerry G. Aten

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

History

This activity book is designed for grades 4-8 but could be modified for other levels. Mini-units begin with a brief biographical sketch of a U.S. president, including highlights of his life and administration. Twelve trivia questions accompany each sketch and require additional reading from other sources. Thought questions are based on an analysis of all that has been read about the president's administration and can lead to discussion. Additional activities and a Presidential Trivia game culminates the study. Writing and creative thinking experiences in the section, "A Changing Chapter," involve students in speculation on how the course of history might have been altered had certain events turned out differently. A complete answer key is included. (EH)

Presidents

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Anne Rockwell

New York

From the duo who created the classroom Kirkus Reviews called "a charmed place" comes a patriotic primer for picture-book readers. Today at school we celebrated Presidents' Day by putting on a play. Mrs. Madoff said I could be George Washington because his birthday is the same as mine. Charlie was Abraham Lincoln because he's the tallest kid in our class. Everyone else had very important parts to play, too. At the end of the day we voted for class president, and you'll never guess who won!

Presidents' Day

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Hal Marcovitz

What was JFK’s life like before he was president? Learn about his early experiences with the Kennedy family. 48 pages. Size 6-3/4 x 9-3/4”. 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Illinois

Childhoods of the Presidents series

A biography of the thirty-fifth president of the United States, focusing on his childhood and young adulthood.

John F. Kennedy

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#hardcover #nonfiction #firstlady #headsofstate #uspresidents #biography #nancyreagan 

Georgia

An Intimate Portrait of Nancy Reagan

Lady in Red

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Edwin Kiester Jr

Thomas J. Craughwell

Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

Texas

The 28 Toughest Presidential Decisions and How They Changed History

The Buck Stops Here consists of twenty-eight engrossing accounts of the most important United States presidential decisions in history. They range from the abolition of slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation to the acquisition of vast new territory with the Louisiana Purchase to the establishment of enduring institutions such as Medicare and America’s national parks. These decisions encompass, too, such less-well-known measures as the G.I. Bill of Rights, which cleared the way for more than two million veterans to receive a college education, as well as acts that reverberated worldwide, including Theodore Roosevelt’s construction of the Panama Canal, Harry S Truman’s deployment of the atom bomb, Richard Nixon’s visit to China, and John F. Kennedy’s pledge to put a man on the moon. Thomas J. Craughwell and Edwin Kiester Jr.’s fascinating survey of twenty-eight crucial presidential decisions opens a door into the White House’s corridors of power, giving readers an insider’s view of how and why these decisions were made, while providing a yardstick with which we might, perhaps, gauge the success of current and future presidents. Each chapter places the reader squarely in the historical period while presenting the issues at stake, the interests at work, and the obstacles encountered. This book takes the reader into the minds of some of American history’s greatest leaders and analyzes the enduring, often far-reaching, sometimes unforeseen consequences of these presidential decisions—in their own time, and right up to the present day. Some of these decisions were simply expedient; others required the courage of conviction in the face of intense opposition. Some were motivated by political loyalties, but many were evidently inspired by noble visions of a better nation, a fairer world. All were momentous, and helped define who we are and how we live now.

The Buck Stops Here

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Todd. Davis

Marc Frey

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Virginia

Fascinating Facts about Each and Every President, Including an American History Timeline

Fascinating Facs about Each and Every President, including an American History Timeline and Portraits from the Smithsonian Institution! This perennial childhood favorite combines presidential portraits from the National Portrait Gallery with fun, engrossing text written by two historians. A continuous timeline flowing through the book notes milestones in literature, invention, and politics within each president's tenure.

The New Big Book of U. S. Presidents

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Tom Beattie

Michigan

Picking Ben Franklin's Pocket

A Penny Pilfered *signed*

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#jimmycarter #uspresidents #history #memoir

White House Diary

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Fast Facts Book bundle

Leonardo Leo

William J. Bennett

Book is like new except for small tear on one of the front pages. See pictures above. 

California

Rating the Best and the Worst in the White House

Where Does Your Favorite President Rank?
Based on a completely new nationwide survey prepared exclusively for this edition of "Presidential Leadership, " two of America's most prominent institutions, "The Wall Street Journal" and the Federalist Society, explore just what it is that makes a president great and then rank each from best to worst. Now with updated chapters on Bush and "Leadership in the Midst of Controversy," a wide range of eminent scholars, journalists, and political leaders evaluate the competence of our nation's chief executives, including that of George W. Bush's first complete term in office.
From John McCain on Teddy Roosevelt to Kenneth Starr on Richard Nixon, editors James Taranto and Leonard Leo have collected a series of lively, provocative, and highly readable essays evaluating the terms of each of the forty-three U.S. presidents. Other contributors include Douglas Brinkley on James Polk, Melanie Kirkpatrick on Millard Fillmore, Jay Winik on Abraham Lincoln, and Lynne Cheney on James Madison. Fascinating and often surprising, the book reveals who was voted the most controversial and who was the most over- and underrated from the nationwide survey of liberal and conservative scholars, balanced to reflect the political makeup of the U.S. population as a whole. "Presidential Leadership" is a pleasure to read and an authoritative reference for every library.

Presidential Leadership

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The Boy, The Man

Abraham Lincoln

The jacket is very worn but the book itself is in excellent condition! Comes with a vintage brochure from the Roosevelt Library and Museum, and two entry tickets. 280 pages. Hardback. Size 6-1/4 x 9”. 

Memorable Quotations of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Arizona

Social Studies

The Presidents Almanac 

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Patrick

History maker Bios

A biography of the popular and dynamic wife of our fourth President, James Madison.

Dolley Madison

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David L. Roll

How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt's Shadow and Remade the World

From Franklin Roosevelt’s final days through Harry Truman’s extraordinary transformation, this is the enthralling story behind the most consequential presidential transition in US history. When Roosevelt, in failing health, decided to run for a fourth term, he gave in to the big city Democratic bosses and reluctantly picked Senator Truman as his vice president, a man he barely knew. Upon FDR’s death in April 1945, Truman, after only 82 days as VP, was thrust into the presidency. Utterly unprepared, he faced the collapse of Germany, a Europe in ruins, the organization of the UN, a summit with Stalin and Churchill, and the question of whether atomic bombs would be ready for use against Japan. Meanwhile, the Soviet Union was growing increasingly hostile towards US power. Truman inherited FDR’s hope that peace could be maintained through cooperation with the Soviets, but he would soon learn that imitating his predecessor would lead only to missteps and controversy. Spanning the years of transition, 1944 to 1948, Ascent to Power illuminates Truman’s struggles to emerge as president in his own right. Yet, from a relatively unknown Missouri senator to the most powerful man on Earth, Truman’s legacy transcends. With his come-from-behind campaign in the fall of 1948, his courageous civil rights advocacy, and his role in liberating millions from militarist governments and brutal occupations, Truman’s decisions during these pivotal years changed the course of the world in ways so significant we live with them today.

Ascent to Power

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Paul Rodhe

Paul Beatrice

Fun facts about presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama. 
Factual and fun learning tool. 

Presents each U.S. President's biography through first-person accounts, along with facts about the country during their presidency and personal details.

Kids Meet the Presidents

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Carl. Sandburg

Unmarked. Deckled page edges. Bright jacket

New Jersey

The Prairie Years and the War Years

Civil War and history buffs--as well as all lovers of fine writing--will delight in the detail and accuracy of Carl Sandburg's definitive, best-known biography of "Honest Abe". Representing a lifetime of study by the great American poet, Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and The War Years distills Sandburg's monumental six volume set into a single one-book edition. By gleaning every possible reference from history, literature, and popular lore, Sandburg successfully captures not only the legendary president, but also Lincoln the man. He reveals exactly who Lincoln was, and what forces in his life shaped his personality. More than 100 black-and-white historical photographs and linecuts show Lincoln himself, the places he went, and the people who knew him.

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Cheryl Harness

This is an educational children’s book that teaches about the US Presidents and US History. 

It is in like new condition. There are no defects and the hardcover book still has its original dust jacket. 

Please don’t hesitate to send me message to ask any questions or negotiate on the price. I always answer back quickly.

North Carolina

George Washington's ghost pulls a girl out of her school White House tour and takes her on a personal tour of the building, introducing her to the ghosts of previous presidents and to the history of the White House and of the United States.

Ghosts of the White House

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Anthony Summers

Robbyn Swan

Hardcover copy of The Arrogance of Power by Anthony Summers

Oklahoma

The Secret World of Richard Nixon

In this major new investigative work, acclaimed biographer Anthony Summers examines the public life and private affairs of a man whose record and legacy continue to be fiercely debated nearly three decades after he resigned from the presidency. From Nixon's early career in California through his turbulent days in the Oval Office, Summers traces his rise, fall, and reinvention as "great statesman." With research that is both impeccable and unparalleled in scope (more than a thousand interviews were conducted for the book), Summers produces compelling new evidence of Nixon's addiction to intrigue and to money. Here at last is the fullest examination yet of a personality that embraced political brilliance and vindictive, criminal behavior.The Arrogance of Power will destroy forever the image of Nixon as a tarnished statesman, presenting in its place a stark portrait of a man whose personal torments had a major impact on fifty years of American history.

The Arrogance of Power

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Exploring History One Week at a Time

"A bite of history a day, all year long . . ."

Flawless storytelling, expert research, and intriguing, one-page essays make The Seven-Day Scholar: The Presidents perfect for history buffs.

The Presidents addresses formative moments in the lives of the presidents, crucial political decisions, little-known facts, and insights into the intriguing individuals Americans have selected to lead our country. Each chapter includes seven related narrative entries-one for each day of the week. The book explores many fascinating facts and issues about the presidents, including: Did Washington really enjoy dancing? Why did President Jefferson avoid speaking in public? Why did Lincoln crack down on civil liberties? Why did Eisenhower fight against big defense budgets? How responsible was Reagan for the end of the Cold War?

As well as covering each president, the book includes chapters on the Best and Worst Writers and Speakers; Most Controversial Elections; Scandals; Most Controversial Foreign Policy Decisions; The Peacemakers; First Ladies; The Best and Worst Presidents; and more. Entries also include follow-up resources where curious readers can learn more.

Readers can sweep through the book from beginning to end, or use it as a reference book, periodically exploring topics and presidents in which they are interested.

The Seven-Day Scholar: the Presidents

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Fair condition. Creasing on spine and some staining on the cover. Discoloration of pages due to age. Book is still very sturdy. #paperback #kennedy #biography #presidents #uspresidents #nonfiction #history #jfk #bestseller #biographies 

Massachusetts

Kennedy

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Rick Beyer

Colorado

100 Tales from History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy





What most of us don't know about our presidents could fill a book--and this just happens to be that book! From the archives of The History Channel® comes a treasure trove of quirky presidential history that will truly astonish, bewilder, and stupefy. Like Abraham Lincoln's duel or Jimmy Carter's UFO sighting . . . and let's not forget about the president who went skinny-dipping in the Potomac every day!

That's the kind of presidential history you'll find in The Greatest Presidential Stories Never Told: One hundred little-known stories to make you shake your head in wonder. If you want to find out how "Hail to the Chief" came to be the president's song, why the Oval Office isn't square, which president saved the game of football, and why Washington, D.C., could have been named Hertburn, this is the book for you.

Did You Know About:

 * The custody battle that made George Washington an American
 * The counterfeiters who tried to steal Lincoln's body
 * The woman who brought down Andrew Jackson's cabinet
 * The man who was president for a day

You know what makes the presidents famous, but it's the stuff you don't know that makes them interesting. A feast of fascinating presidential tidbits awaits.

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