Not-So-Great Presidents: Commanders in Chief
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Not-So-Great Presidents: Commanders in Chief

Written by Ben Thompson and Erik Slader · Illustrated by Tim Foley

Book #3 in the Epic Fails series

Explore the blunders and legacies of America's presidents in a humorous journey.

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Dive into the chaotic world of America's presidents, from Washington to Nixon, as they navigate power and responsibility. Discover the mishaps and monumental failures that shaped their legacies. Will these commanders in chief be remembered for their triumphs or their epic blunders? Join this entertaining exploration of history's not-so-great leaders and uncover the human side of the presidency.

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From heroic George Washington to the dastardly Richard Nixon, the oval office has been occupied by larger-than-life personalities since 1789. The position comes with enormous power and responsibility, and every American president thus far has managed to achieve great things. However, the President of the United States is only human―and oftentimes far from perfect. While some men suffered through only minor mishaps during their time in office, others are famously remembered for leaving behind much bigger messes.

In the third installment of the Epic Fails series, authors Erik Slader and Ben Thompson, and artist Tim Foley, take readers on another hilarious ride, exploring the lives, legacies, and failures of some of America’s commanders in chief.

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Pages
160
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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January 15, 2019
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9781250150592

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