Don't Know Much About the Presidents (Don't Know Much About) | 
 enlarge | Author: Kenneth C. Davis
Creator: Pedro Martin
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 45894
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 9 x 0.3
MPN: 446231
ISBN: 0064462315
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.099
EAN: 9780064462310
ASIN: 0064462315
Publication Date: January 1, 2004
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Product Description
The commander in chief is the leader of our nation, otherwise known as the president of the United States. Here's your chance to learn about the presidents' inaugurations and important political achievements, as well as their nicknames, hobbies and even what kind of foods they did (and did not) eat. Discover how life in the White House has changed, and the diverse ways the First Ladies helped America. Author: Kenneth C. Davis Illustrator: Pedro Martin Publisher: Harper Collins
Amazon.com Review
Ready for some quirky facts about the presidents of the United States? Andrew Jackson had to sneak out of his own inauguration party and sleep in a hotel because his fans got so wild. Poker-playing Warren G. Harding once gambled away a set of White House china. Lyndon B. Johnson was an auto mechanic, a grape picker, and a high-school teacher before becoming president. Kenneth C. Davis's tremendously popular Don't Know Much About... series takes on America's commanders in chief in this entertaining, often enlightening guide to the 43 presidents. Each president is allotted a page or three, which includes years in office, highlights of his time in power, and weird bits of trivia, including George Washington's propensity for brushing his horse's teeth every morning (although he himself didn't believe much in bathing) and spiffy dresser Chester Arthur's habit of changing his pants many times a day. A timeline runs along the bottom of most pages, describing major milestones in American history. It's fun and educational, how about that? (Ages 6 to 10) --Emilie Coulter
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Fun Facts June 20, 2008
I bought my son a couple of these types of books, all were comparable but had some different facts in each book, a fairly easy read and fun for kids and adults alike.
 A very entertaining overview of the Presidents March 8, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Full of fun facts and humorous illustrations, this is an excellent introduction to the Presidents as well as a useful review tool for those of us who, ahem, already learned this stuff. I used it to get ready for a Jeopardy! appearance, and it served me well. I also recommend it as a helpful supplement to younger students as a painless way to fix each President firmly into place!
My daughter LOVES this book March 3, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My 8-year-old daughter has literally memorized this book. I think what's so engaging are the quirky facts and the way they're presented. She has now asked me to get her any books I come across by Kenneth Davis. What more can you ask for: a book that is so educational but one that kids will read over and over, all of their own initiative.
A hilarious, informative history book January 18, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an educational book that tells you about the presidents in a fun way. It gives interesting facts about their lives; like,for example, did you know George Washington's dentures were made of elephant and walrus tusks, cow, hippo, and even human teeth?! This book includes important dates, events, and timelines. Great illustrations. I would highly recommend you read this book for knowledge, and a few laughs!
Don't Know Much About the Presidents December 14, 2004
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent book and an easy read. This author makes history fun.
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