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President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath

President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath

by Barnett, Mac

Picture Book - 2014

George Washington crossed the Delaware in the dead of night. Abraham Lincoln saved the Union. And President William Howard Taft, a man of great stature - well, he got stuck in a bathtub. Now how did he get unstuck? George Washington crossed the Delaware in the dead of night. Abraham Lincoln saved the Union. And President William Howard Taft, a man of great stature - well, he got stuck in a bathtub. Now how did he get unstuck? Show less

George Washington crossed the Delaware in the dead of night. Abraham Lincoln saved the Union. And President William Howard Taft, a man of great stature - well, he got stuck in a bathtub. Now how did he get unstuck? George Washington crossed the Delaware in the dead of night. Abraham Lincoln saved the Union. And President William Howard Taft, a man of great stature - well, he got stuck in a bathtub. Now how did he get unstuck? Show less

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So You Want to Be President

So You Want to Be President

by St. George, Judith

Book - 2000

Hilariously illustrated by Small, this celebration by St. George shows us the foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-two men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world. Hilariously illustrated by Small, this celebration by St. George shows us the foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-two men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world. Show less

Hilariously illustrated by Small, this celebration by St. George shows us the foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-two men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world. Hilariously illustrated by Small, this celebration by St. George shows us the foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-two men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world. Show less

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Grover Cleveland, Again!

Grover Cleveland, Again!

A Treasury of American Presidents

by Burns, Ken

Book - 2016

A gorgeous collection of American presidents filled with fun facts and sparkling with personality, from nonfiction master Ken Burns. A gorgeous collection of American presidents filled with fun facts and sparkling with personality, from nonfiction master Ken Burns. Show less

A gorgeous collection of American presidents filled with fun facts and sparkling with personality, from nonfiction master Ken Burns. A gorgeous collection of American presidents filled with fun facts and sparkling with personality, from nonfiction master Ken Burns. Show less

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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything

by Kalman, Maira

Book - 2014

Discover the fascinating life and interests of the Renaissance man who was our third president. Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Dec...Show more Discover the fascinating life and interests of the Renaissance man who was our third president. Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Declaration of Independence. But there¿s so much more to discover. He played violin, spoke seven languages, and was a scientist, naturalist, botanist, mathematician, and architect. Jefferson also doubled the size of the United States and sent Lewis and Clark to explore it. Show less

Discover the fascinating life and interests of the Renaissance man who was our third president. Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Dec...Show more Discover the fascinating life and interests of the Renaissance man who was our third president. Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Declaration of Independence. But there¿s so much more to discover. He played violin, spoke seven languages, and was a scientist, naturalist, botanist, mathematician, and architect. Jefferson also doubled the size of the United States and sent Lewis and Clark to explore it. Show less

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Nice Work, Franklin!

Nice Work, Franklin!

by Jurmain, Suzanne

Book - 2016?

Franklin Roosevelt idolized his cousin Teddy Roosevelt. He started wearing eyeglasses like Teddy, he spoke like Teddy, and he held the same public offices...Show more Franklin Roosevelt idolized his cousin Teddy Roosevelt. He started wearing eyeglasses like Teddy, he spoke like Teddy, and he held the same public offices as Teddy. But then one day his life changed-he got sick. He developed polio and he could no longer walk. But Franklin also had Teddy's determination, so after physical therapy and hard work, he ran for governor of New York and won. Then a different kind of sickness, the Great Depression, spread across the country- Banks were closing, and thousands lost their jobs. Show less

Franklin Roosevelt idolized his cousin Teddy Roosevelt. He started wearing eyeglasses like Teddy, he spoke like Teddy, and he held the same public offices...Show more Franklin Roosevelt idolized his cousin Teddy Roosevelt. He started wearing eyeglasses like Teddy, he spoke like Teddy, and he held the same public offices as Teddy. But then one day his life changed-he got sick. He developed polio and he could no longer walk. But Franklin also had Teddy's determination, so after physical therapy and hard work, he ran for governor of New York and won. Then a different kind of sickness, the Great Depression, spread across the country- Banks were closing, and thousands lost their jobs. Show less

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Dear Mr. Washington

Dear Mr. Washington

by Cullen, Lynn

Picture Book - 2015

In April, 1796, young Charlotte Stuart writes a series of letters to George Washington, whose portrait's being painted by her father, reporting on her eff...Show more In April, 1796, young Charlotte Stuart writes a series of letters to George Washington, whose portrait's being painted by her father, reporting on her efforts and those of her brothers to follow the rules of good behavior in the book Mr. Washington gave them. Includes historical notes. Show less

In April, 1796, young Charlotte Stuart writes a series of letters to George Washington, whose portrait's being painted by her father, reporting on her eff...Show more In April, 1796, young Charlotte Stuart writes a series of letters to George Washington, whose portrait's being painted by her father, reporting on her efforts and those of her brothers to follow the rules of good behavior in the book Mr. Washington gave them. Includes historical notes. Show less

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Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Son of Promise, Child of Hope

by Grimes, Nikki

Book - 2008

Nikki Grimes's lyrical text and Bryan Collier's distinctive collages tell the inspirational story of Barack Obama. Raised in Jakarta and Hawaii, Obama has...Show more Nikki Grimes's lyrical text and Bryan Collier's distinctive collages tell the inspirational story of Barack Obama. Raised in Jakarta and Hawaii, Obama has become a force for social change. Like JFK and Martin Luther King, Obama is a link in the long chain of people who have fought so that the United States fulfils the promises upon which it was founded. J Show less

Nikki Grimes's lyrical text and Bryan Collier's distinctive collages tell the inspirational story of Barack Obama. Raised in Jakarta and Hawaii, Obama has...Show more Nikki Grimes's lyrical text and Bryan Collier's distinctive collages tell the inspirational story of Barack Obama. Raised in Jakarta and Hawaii, Obama has become a force for social change. Like JFK and Martin Luther King, Obama is a link in the long chain of people who have fought so that the United States fulfils the promises upon which it was founded. J Show less

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Lincoln Tells A Joke

Lincoln Tells A Joke

How Laughter Saved the President (and the Country)

by Krull, Kathleen

Book - 2010

This unusual biography of Lincoln highlights his life and presidency, focusing on what made his sense of humor so distinctive—and so necessary to surviving his tough life and times. This unusual biography of Lincoln highlights his life and presidency, focusing on what made his sense of humor so distinctive—and so necessary to surviving his tough life and times. Show less

This unusual biography of Lincoln highlights his life and presidency, focusing on what made his sense of humor so distinctive—and so necessary to surviving his tough life and times. This unusual biography of Lincoln highlights his life and presidency, focusing on what made his sense of humor so distinctive—and so necessary to surviving his tough life and times. Show less

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Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

by Burgan, Michael

Book - 2011

Presents the life and accomplishments of the fortieth president of the United States, from his early movie career, to his time as governor of California, to his two terms as president. Presents the life and accomplishments of the fortieth president of the United States, from his early movie career, to his time as governor of California, to his two terms as president. Show less

Presents the life and accomplishments of the fortieth president of the United States, from his early movie career, to his time as governor of California, to his two terms as president. Presents the life and accomplishments of the fortieth president of the United States, from his early movie career, to his time as governor of California, to his two terms as president. Show less

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Abe Lincoln's Hat

Abe Lincoln's Hat

by Brenner, Martha

Book - 2021

How do you remember things? President Abraham Lincoln used a special trick -- he placed reminders under his top hat! Read all about it and more in this up...Show more How do you remember things? President Abraham Lincoln used a special trick -- he placed reminders under his top hat! Read all about it and more in this updated picture book edition perfect for anyone looking to discover fun facts about one of our nation's greatest presidents! Show less

How do you remember things? President Abraham Lincoln used a special trick -- he placed reminders under his top hat! Read all about it and more in this up...Show more How do you remember things? President Abraham Lincoln used a special trick -- he placed reminders under his top hat! Read all about it and more in this updated picture book edition perfect for anyone looking to discover fun facts about one of our nation's greatest presidents! Show less

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Joey

Joey

The Story of Joe Biden

by Biden, Jill

Book - 2020

The first ever picture book about the young life of Joe Biden, including never before told family stories about the president and former vice president's childhood written by Jill Biden, his spouse. The first ever picture book about the young life of Joe Biden, including never before told family stories about the president and former vice president's childhood written by Jill Biden, his spouse. Show less

The first ever picture book about the young life of Joe Biden, including never before told family stories about the president and former vice president's childhood written by Jill Biden, his spouse. The first ever picture book about the young life of Joe Biden, including never before told family stories about the president and former vice president's childhood written by Jill Biden, his spouse. Show less

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Take A Hike, Teddy Roosevelt!

Take A Hike, Teddy Roosevelt!

by Murphy, Frank

Book - 2015?

Learn about Teddy Roosevelt and how he helped protect the environment in the United States. Learn about Teddy Roosevelt and how he helped protect the environment in the United States. Show less

Learn about Teddy Roosevelt and how he helped protect the environment in the United States. Learn about Teddy Roosevelt and how he helped protect the environment in the United States. Show less

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Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass

Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass

The Story Behind An American Friendship

by Freedman, Russell

Book - 2012

A clear-sighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history. A clear-sighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history. Show less

A clear-sighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history. A clear-sighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history. Show less

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Looking at Lincoln

Looking at Lincoln

by Kalman, Maira

Book - 2012

Celebrate Lincoln's remarkable life in a fresh and exciting way. Lincoln's legacy is everywhere. But who was he, really? The little girl in this video wan...Show more Celebrate Lincoln's remarkable life in a fresh and exciting way. Lincoln's legacy is everywhere. But who was he, really? The little girl in this video wants to find out. Among the many other things, she discovers our sixteenth president was a man who believed in freedom for all, had a dog named Fido, loved Mozart, apples, and his wife's vanilla cake, and kept his notes in his hat. Show less

Celebrate Lincoln's remarkable life in a fresh and exciting way. Lincoln's legacy is everywhere. But who was he, really? The little girl in this video wan...Show more Celebrate Lincoln's remarkable life in a fresh and exciting way. Lincoln's legacy is everywhere. But who was he, really? The little girl in this video wants to find out. Among the many other things, she discovers our sixteenth president was a man who believed in freedom for all, had a dog named Fido, loved Mozart, apples, and his wife's vanilla cake, and kept his notes in his hat. Show less

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Lives of the Presidents

Lives of the Presidents

Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought)

by Krull, Kathleen

Book - 2011

Presents the lives of the presidents, focusing on their roles as parents, husbands, pet owners, and neighbors, while also including humorous anecdotes about hairstyles, attitudes, diets, fears, and sleep patterns. Presents the lives of the presidents, focusing on their roles as parents, husbands, pet owners, and neighbors, while also including humorous anecdotes about hairstyles, attitudes, diets, fears, and sleep patterns. Show less

Presents the lives of the presidents, focusing on their roles as parents, husbands, pet owners, and neighbors, while also including humorous anecdotes about hairstyles, attitudes, diets, fears, and sleep patterns. Presents the lives of the presidents, focusing on their roles as parents, husbands, pet owners, and neighbors, while also including humorous anecdotes about hairstyles, attitudes, diets, fears, and sleep patterns. Show less

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A Boy Named FDR

A Boy Named FDR

How Franklin D. Roosevelt Grew up to Change America

by Krull, Kathleen

Book - 2011

This appealing picture book biography focuses on FDR's childhood years through his entry as a young man into politics and his battle with polio. It shows ...Show more This appealing picture book biography focuses on FDR's childhood years through his entry as a young man into politics and his battle with polio. It shows how, from childhood on, FDR was compassionate, cheerful, determined, and enormously likable. A summary of his achievements as president and a chronology of his life are included. Show less

This appealing picture book biography focuses on FDR's childhood years through his entry as a young man into politics and his battle with polio. It shows ...Show more This appealing picture book biography focuses on FDR's childhood years through his entry as a young man into politics and his battle with polio. It shows how, from childhood on, FDR was compassionate, cheerful, determined, and enormously likable. A summary of his achievements as president and a chronology of his life are included. Show less

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George Washington's Teeth

George Washington's Teeth

by Chandra, Deborah

Book - 2003

A rollicking rhyme portrays George Washington's lifelong struggle with bad teeth. A timeline taken from diary entries and other nonfiction sources follows. A rollicking rhyme portrays George Washington's lifelong struggle with bad teeth. A timeline taken from diary entries and other nonfiction sources follows. Show less

A rollicking rhyme portrays George Washington's lifelong struggle with bad teeth. A timeline taken from diary entries and other nonfiction sources follows. A rollicking rhyme portrays George Washington's lifelong struggle with bad teeth. A timeline taken from diary entries and other nonfiction sources follows. Show less

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Thomas Jefferson Builds A Library

Thomas Jefferson Builds A Library

by Rosenstock, Barbara

Book - 2013

A lyrical, illustrated account of how the third American president helped create the world's largest library, the Library of Congress, in Washington, D.C....Show more A lyrical, illustrated account of how the third American president helped create the world's largest library, the Library of Congress, in Washington, D.C. This book shares excerpts from primary source documents that include Jefferson's thoughts on books, reading and learning. Show less

A lyrical, illustrated account of how the third American president helped create the world's largest library, the Library of Congress, in Washington, D.C....Show more A lyrical, illustrated account of how the third American president helped create the world's largest library, the Library of Congress, in Washington, D.C. This book shares excerpts from primary source documents that include Jefferson's thoughts on books, reading and learning. Show less

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