Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Presidents and Their Times

Written by David Rubel

Every American presidency, with the headlines, people, and fads of its time.

248 pages· 1090L· AR ~7.6

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This illustrated reference profiles each U.S. president through the 2012 election. Each entry includes a fact box with the president's birthday, birthplace, vice president, family, and nickname, along with the news, people, and fads that shaped America during his time in office. A foreword by historian James M. McPherson opens the book.

From the publisher

THE SCHOLASTIC ENCYLOPEDIA OF THE PRESIDENTS AND THEIR TIMES documents the tenure of each of the American presidents. It also includes information about the headlines, people, and fads that defined America during each presidency. It is an easy-to-use resource that reflects events through the election of the next president in the 2012 election. Each profile includes a fact box that lists the president’s birthday, birthplace, vice president, wife, children, and nickname. It also lists the president’s full name and years he was in office. It is an easy-to-understand guide that traces our Presidential history from the beginning to the future.

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