Before becoming president, Ronald Reagan acted in more than 50 Hollywood films, but what else do you know about our 40th president? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn… More →
A First Look at America's Presidents
Thomas Jefferson helped create a new nation when he wrote the Declaration of Independence. Abraham Lincoln worked to keep the country together when the North and the South fought against each other in the Civil War. Franklin D. Roosevelt helped millions of Americans who were suffering during the Great Depression. In this colorful, dramatic new series, beginning readers will learn about several remarkable presidents, including their childhood experiences and their amazing achievements as leaders of our nation. Each 24-page book in this series features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. The lively text, colorful design, and rich photos and illustrations are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.
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When Woodrow Wilson became president in 1913, the United States was a very different country from the one it is today. Women did not have the right to vote, and many children worked long… More →
Why is George Washington known as the father of our country? What was the country like when he served as its very first president? Young readers will find out as they read about his dramatic… More →