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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000 · Est. 18 min read-aloud
So You Want to Be President?
By Judith St. George, David Small (Illustrator)
Discover the quirks and humanity of forty-two presidents in this updated classic.
48 pages· 2,283 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
Bookroo's summary
Explore the fascinating quirks and humanity of forty-two U.S. presidents in this updated classic. With new illustrations and facts, including the addition of George W. Bush, this book humorously reveals the unique traits of those who have held one of the world's most powerful positions. Dive into the presidential family tree and uncover the stories behind the leaders who shaped history. Perfect for election years and beyond, this engaging journey through the past offers a fresh perspective on the men who have led the nation.
From the publisher
This new version of the Caldecott-winning classic by illustrator David Small and author Judith St. George is updated with current facts and new illustrations to include our forty-second president, George W. Bush. There are now three Georges in the catalog of presidential names, a Bush alongside the presidential family tree, and a new face on the endpaper portraiture.
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. Perfect for this election year–and every year!
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 2,283
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 850L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.3
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.8
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 39885
Publication
- Published
- August 19, 2004
- First published
- January 1, 2000
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399243172
- LCCN
- 2004004464
- OCLC
- 54544042
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