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Series
Encyclopedia of presidents volume 7
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Discusses Andrew Jackson's childhood, family life, campaigning, election, run for reelection, life after the presidency, and legacy.
Author
Series
Encyclopedia of presidents volume 40
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Ronald Reagan first gained success as a movie star in Hollywood during the 1940s. He later turned to politics and became an even greater success as the main spokesman for conservative Republicans and then as president. After serving two terms as governor of California, he was elected president in 1980 and re-elected in 1984. Reagan brought a sense of optimism and good nature to his conservative cause. He worked to reduce the size of the federal government...
Author
Series
Encyclopedia of presidents volume 27
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A biography of the twenty-seventh president of the United States, with information about his childhood, family, political career, presidency, and legacy.
Author
Series
Encyclopedia of presidents volume 35
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
John F. Kennedy was the youngest candidate and the first Roman Catholic ever elected president. The son of a politically powerful Irish-American family in Massachusetts, he defeated vice president Richard Nixon by a paper-thin margin in 1960. Kennedy brought a new sense of youth and style to the presidency and attracted many young people to government and community service. He established the Peace Corps, which recruited volunteers to work in community...
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