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Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Complete with period paintings and photos, a comprehensive guide provides profiles, biographies, administration highlights, and political and personal accomplishments of every president in the history of the United States, along with a review of Air Force One, the Secret Service, and a look at the various Presidential retreats.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
"In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York William Tryon and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington...
Author
Series
Encyclopedia of presidents volume 1
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the Virginia surveyor, soldier, and plantation owner who became the first president of the United States.
11) Barack Obama
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Barack Obama is famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful country in the world--the United States. This is the story of how he realized his dreams--a story of success, resilience, and perseverance that enabled him to become one of the most admired leaders the world has ever seen"--
14) Thomas Jefferson
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO & Daughters
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life story of the third president of the United States, who authored the Declaration of Independence and is known for his ability as an inventor and architect.
15) Abraham Lincoln
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief overview of the life of the man who was President of the United States during the difficult years of the Civil War and who issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves.
16) Abraham Lincoln
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As President, Abraham Lincoln fought for freedom and equality for all Americans. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DORLING KINDERSLEY READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. This biography of one of the most famous and recognizable American presidents mark DK's commitment to bringing US...
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset and Dunlap
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age-literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford's Theater-the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Long before he became the 16th president, Abe Lincoln started out as a frontier lawyer. He resorted to sticking letters and notes deep inside his hat so they stayed handy. Adapted from the Step into Reading leveled reader of the same name, author Martha Brenner has revised and enriched her original text to include more historical material and resources for those who want to explore this captivating figure further. Illustrator Brooke Smart's clever...
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Growing up poor in the backwoods of Kentucky and Indiana, Abraham Lincoln lost his mother before he was ten. But Sally Johnston, who married Abe's father a year later, brought a library of books to their log cabin home and turned young Abe's life around.
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