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61) James Madison
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Basic Books
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English
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Chronicles the life and career of the fourth American president, including his work constructing the U.S. Constitution, his role in shaping American politics, his influence on partisan journalism, and his leadership during the War of 1812.
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English
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What sets "George Washington's Sacred Fire" apart from all previous works on this man for the ages, is the exhaustive fifteen years of Dr. Peter Lillback's research, revealing a unique icon driven by the highest of ideals. Only do George Washington's own writings, journals, letters, manuscripts, and those of his closest family and confidants reveal the truth of this awe-inspiring role model for all generations. Dr. Lillback paints a picture of a man,...
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English
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When President William McKinley was murdered at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, on September 6, 1901, Americans were bereaved and frightened. Rumor ran rampant: A wild-eyed foreign anarchist with an unpronounceable name had killed the commander-in-chief. Eric Rauchway's brilliant Murdering McKinley restages Leon Czolgosz's hastily conducted trial and then traverses America with Dr. Vernon Briggs, a Boston alienist who sets out to...
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Essential lives volume set 8
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English
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"This biography examines the remarkable life of Ronald Reagan using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs and informative sidebars, readers will learn about Reagan's family background, childhood, education, work experience as a radio personality and an actor, and leadership as the governor of California and the fortieth US president. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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The Newbery Medal–winning book for young readers presents “a human portrait of a politician honorably confronting the most vexing issues of his era” (The New York Times Book Review).
Abraham Lincoln stood out in a crowd as much for his wit and rollicking humor as for his height. This Newbery Medal-winning biography of our Civil War president is warm, appealing, and illustrated with dozens of carefully...
Abraham Lincoln stood out in a crowd as much for his wit and rollicking humor as for his height. This Newbery Medal-winning biography of our Civil War president is warm, appealing, and illustrated with dozens of carefully...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Wanting to know about the real man behind the sixteenth president's legendary character, a little girl learns about Lincoln's beliefs regarding universal freedom as well as lesser-known aspects of his life, from his love of Mozart and his wife's vanilla cake to his pet dog and the way he kept notes in his stovepipe hat.
68) Calvin Coolidge
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
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Examines the childhood, political career, and other activities of the thirtieth president of the United States.
69) Chester Arthur
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
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Examines the childhood, political career, and other activities of the twenty-first president of the United States.
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English
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Jimmy Carter remembers Christmas in Plains, Georgia, the source of spiritual strength, respite, friendship, and vacation fun in this charming portrait.
In a beautifully rendered portrait, Jimmy Carter remembers the Christmas days of his Plains boyhood-the simplicity of family and community gift-giving, his father's eggnog, the children's house decorations, the school Nativity pageant, the fireworks, Luke's story of the birth of Christ, and the...
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English
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An Imperfect God is a major new biography of Washington, and the first to explore his engagement with American slavery
When George Washington wrote his will, he made the startling decision to set his slaves free; earlier he had said that holding slaves was his "only unavoidable subject of regret." In this groundbreaking work, Henry Wiencek explores the founding father's engagement with slavery at every stage of his life-as a Virginia planter, soldier,...
74) Barack Obama
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
260L
Language
English
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"In 2009 Barack Obama became the first African-American US president. Engaging photos and easy-to-read-text take readers into his story of becoming the 44th US president. Quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper."--
75) Abraham Lincoln
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
290L
Language
English
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"As the sixteenth US president, Abraham Lincoln led the country through the American Civil War. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the life of the man who worked to keep the US together. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms."--Amazon.com.
76) Decision points
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 33
Language
English
Description
Decision points is the memoir of America's 43rd president. George W. Bush offers a candid journey through the defining decisions of his life and his presidency, writing about his flaws and mistakes, as well as his accomplishments.
78) Joe Biden
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Joe Biden. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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