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Our Country's Presidents, 2020 Edition: A Complete Encyclopedia of the U.S. Presidency
Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2020 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely must-have reference.
National Geographic presents the 45 individuals who have led the U.S. in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference.
Key features include:
A fascinating read and excellent reference for students and kids of all ages!
National Geographic presents the 45 individuals who have led the U.S. in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference.
Key features include:
A fascinating read and excellent reference for students and kids of all ages!
224 pages, Hardcover
Published January 12, 2021
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About the author
Ann Bausum
28 books109 followersAnn Bausum writes about history for readers of all ages from her home in southern Wisconsin. Her works often focus on under-told stories from the past, and she frequently explores issues of social justice.
Her newest title, The March Against Fear (National Geographic: 2017), is her third work to examine the civil rights movement in the American South. In the case of these and other books, Bausum strives to bring the nation’s social justice history to life in ways that empower and inspire readers young and old alike. Her previous title, Stonewall (Viking: 2015), is among the first nonfiction books to introduce teens to gay rights history. Previous works have explored voting rights, immigration, and free speech, among other topics.
The almost-forgotten story of Stubby lured Bausum away from social justice history temporarily. She wrote twin titles about the stray dog smuggled to Europe during World War I who returned to a hero’s welcome. Both books were published in 2014 by National Geographic: Sergeant Stubby (for adult readers) and Stubby the War Dog (for children).
In the spring of 2017, the Children’s Book Guild of Washington, D.C., will honor the body of Bausum’s work by presenting her with its venerable Nonfiction Award. This award recognizes the consistent commendation earned by her individual titles through the years. Bausum’s books have appeared consistently on lists of recommended and notable titles and have earned numerous literary awards including a Sibert Honor Award, the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award, the Carter G. Woodson Award (on two occasions), and the SCBWI Golden Kite Award. In 2015, she was named the year’s Notable Wisconsin Children’s Author by the Wisconsin Library Association.
You may follow Bausum on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AnnBausum) and Twitter (@AnnBausum) or visit her online at www.AnnBausum.com
Her newest title, The March Against Fear (National Geographic: 2017), is her third work to examine the civil rights movement in the American South. In the case of these and other books, Bausum strives to bring the nation’s social justice history to life in ways that empower and inspire readers young and old alike. Her previous title, Stonewall (Viking: 2015), is among the first nonfiction books to introduce teens to gay rights history. Previous works have explored voting rights, immigration, and free speech, among other topics.
The almost-forgotten story of Stubby lured Bausum away from social justice history temporarily. She wrote twin titles about the stray dog smuggled to Europe during World War I who returned to a hero’s welcome. Both books were published in 2014 by National Geographic: Sergeant Stubby (for adult readers) and Stubby the War Dog (for children).
In the spring of 2017, the Children’s Book Guild of Washington, D.C., will honor the body of Bausum’s work by presenting her with its venerable Nonfiction Award. This award recognizes the consistent commendation earned by her individual titles through the years. Bausum’s books have appeared consistently on lists of recommended and notable titles and have earned numerous literary awards including a Sibert Honor Award, the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award, the Carter G. Woodson Award (on two occasions), and the SCBWI Golden Kite Award. In 2015, she was named the year’s Notable Wisconsin Children’s Author by the Wisconsin Library Association.
You may follow Bausum on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AnnBausum) and Twitter (@AnnBausum) or visit her online at www.AnnBausum.com
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February 28, 2021
This beautiful collection of information on the Presidents of the United States of America has a short biographic sketch of each individual that served as The President and also a plethora of information on government, processes, issues; and it is all presented in a respectful, engaging manner by the writers of National Geographic.
I was so impressed with the 2017 edition and here I am again totally impressed with this newer 2020 edition. It provides information about our newest elected President Joe Biden. But it isn't just the Presidents. Such a lot of information about our system of elections and government. The achievements of each president and how they fit into the ongoing scheme of American history is interesting and so well presented. Sure to impress readers of any age.
Sequenced chronologically, the reader can follow through how the country developed under the leadership of each of these Presidents. From our Country's inception and formative leadership, through years of discovery and expansion and on into the atomic age, America has grown guided by our governing principals and leaders who strove for America's best.
As with any publication about political figures, there is controversy. I am not delving into whether the book's narrative is biased for any political view. I am simply stating that this is a wonderful book that gives the publisher's and author's material. The photographs and other images are fabulous. This is a superb piece of educational material.
I highly recommend this book for school classrooms and libraries, public libraries, and home libraries. Invaluable for homes where homeschooling is done.
I was provided a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
I was so impressed with the 2017 edition and here I am again totally impressed with this newer 2020 edition. It provides information about our newest elected President Joe Biden. But it isn't just the Presidents. Such a lot of information about our system of elections and government. The achievements of each president and how they fit into the ongoing scheme of American history is interesting and so well presented. Sure to impress readers of any age.
Sequenced chronologically, the reader can follow through how the country developed under the leadership of each of these Presidents. From our Country's inception and formative leadership, through years of discovery and expansion and on into the atomic age, America has grown guided by our governing principals and leaders who strove for America's best.
As with any publication about political figures, there is controversy. I am not delving into whether the book's narrative is biased for any political view. I am simply stating that this is a wonderful book that gives the publisher's and author's material. The photographs and other images are fabulous. This is a superb piece of educational material.
I highly recommend this book for school classrooms and libraries, public libraries, and home libraries. Invaluable for homes where homeschooling is done.
I was provided a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
February 19, 2021
I (and my child) were both extremely impressed with Our Country’s Presidents. Ann Bausum did a great job portraying both the good and bad sides of each president and their administration without it ever feeling overly judgmental. In an age where some people are constantly trying to sweep the dirt under the rug, it was refreshing to read this take. To read it and to know that kids would be reading it as well.
The layout was fantastic. The flow made sense, the colors were pleasing, and I loved how they found a few things from each president to highlight for quotes. There was a lot of detail in this book, but it never felt overwhelming.
The only (minor) criticism I have is that there are some big words in here that readers on the younger end of the expected age range for this book may not understand. However, if parents choose to read it with their child, this is easy to overcome.
My child enjoyed reading this with me and asked me every night to cover a little more with her. It has been a while since she’s shown that much interest in a nonfiction book.
Her review is: Our Country’s Presidents is very exquisite in detail. I have learned about many presidents from the past, like George Washington to George W. Bush. It even has our newest President, Joe Biden, in it! I learned about slavery – specifically which presidents owned slaves – and other issues associated with each president.
I liked the coloring and the layout. It was easy to read. It is cool how you can learn so much about presidents from just one book. Five-star rating, highly recommended.
Disclaimer: We received a copy of this book from the publicist for review consideration.
The layout was fantastic. The flow made sense, the colors were pleasing, and I loved how they found a few things from each president to highlight for quotes. There was a lot of detail in this book, but it never felt overwhelming.
The only (minor) criticism I have is that there are some big words in here that readers on the younger end of the expected age range for this book may not understand. However, if parents choose to read it with their child, this is easy to overcome.
My child enjoyed reading this with me and asked me every night to cover a little more with her. It has been a while since she’s shown that much interest in a nonfiction book.
Her review is: Our Country’s Presidents is very exquisite in detail. I have learned about many presidents from the past, like George Washington to George W. Bush. It even has our newest President, Joe Biden, in it! I learned about slavery – specifically which presidents owned slaves – and other issues associated with each president.
I liked the coloring and the layout. It was easy to read. It is cool how you can learn so much about presidents from just one book. Five-star rating, highly recommended.
Disclaimer: We received a copy of this book from the publicist for review consideration.
February 9, 2021
Celebrate the upcoming President’s Day by teaching your kids about all 46 of our Presidents.
This comprehensive encyclopedia of Presidents is in its 6th edition, complete with our most recent 46th President, Joe Biden. This oversized book has full-page photographs of every president. Then a page is dedicated to their biography. Obviously, for President Biden, the bio discusses his life, his family, and his time as Vice-President to former President Obama. This updated edition offers information about President Donald Trump’s time in office as well as an article about the 2020 election.
The encyclopedia also includes various articles that pertain to the presidents such as wartime, kids in the white house, letters written to various presidents, the Vice-Presidents, as well as a final article about former presidents such as Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and their lasting legacies.
There are also fun charts included throughout the book including Presidential Career Paths and Election Results from 1789 to now. Quotes from former presidents, fact boxes, and lots of pictures will keep kids interested in learning about all 46 presidents.
This comprehensive encyclopedia of Presidents is in its 6th edition, complete with our most recent 46th President, Joe Biden. This oversized book has full-page photographs of every president. Then a page is dedicated to their biography. Obviously, for President Biden, the bio discusses his life, his family, and his time as Vice-President to former President Obama. This updated edition offers information about President Donald Trump’s time in office as well as an article about the 2020 election.
The encyclopedia also includes various articles that pertain to the presidents such as wartime, kids in the white house, letters written to various presidents, the Vice-Presidents, as well as a final article about former presidents such as Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and their lasting legacies.
There are also fun charts included throughout the book including Presidential Career Paths and Election Results from 1789 to now. Quotes from former presidents, fact boxes, and lots of pictures will keep kids interested in learning about all 46 presidents.
April 14, 2021
Our Country’s Presidents offers readers an inside view of all the presidents that have served in office. Readers will see the successes and failures of these men from George Washington to Joe Biden.
Since 1800 every president has lived in the White House. Thomas Jefferson directed many improvements and Theodore Roosevelt developed the West Wing. Did you know that it was Theodore Roosevelt who formed the National Park service in 1916? During the administration of James K. Polk, the first postage stamps, U.S. Naval Academy and the Smithsonian Institution began. Lyndon B. Johnson was the first president to take the oath of office on an airplane.
This handy guide to the lives of the presidents is an eye opening experience. Within these pages are the history, private lives, accomplishments and failures of all the presidents to date. Also included are the vice presidents, first ladies, traditions, facts and comparisons of the leaders who shaped this country. Parents, teachers and kids of all ages will be engaged and enjoy all of the colorful illustrations and amazing photos shared here. The back pages offer more resources for learning and even a chart of election results.
Since 1800 every president has lived in the White House. Thomas Jefferson directed many improvements and Theodore Roosevelt developed the West Wing. Did you know that it was Theodore Roosevelt who formed the National Park service in 1916? During the administration of James K. Polk, the first postage stamps, U.S. Naval Academy and the Smithsonian Institution began. Lyndon B. Johnson was the first president to take the oath of office on an airplane.
This handy guide to the lives of the presidents is an eye opening experience. Within these pages are the history, private lives, accomplishments and failures of all the presidents to date. Also included are the vice presidents, first ladies, traditions, facts and comparisons of the leaders who shaped this country. Parents, teachers and kids of all ages will be engaged and enjoy all of the colorful illustrations and amazing photos shared here. The back pages offer more resources for learning and even a chart of election results.
August 18, 2021
3.5 stars
I LOVE biographies. Even as a child, I could often be found devouring biographies of famous early Americans. So, when Our Country's Presidents showed up, I was excited to get right into it. While I loved most of it, there were also a few parts that disappointed me.
I've loved reading about the presidents, their wives and families, their successes and also their failures. The photos and pictures were amazing and each time I've sat down with this book it seems like time just flies by, I get so involved in it.
However, there were some parts about the early presidents that disappointed me. Specifically...
Read my full review here: http://agoodreid.blogspot.com/2021/02...
I LOVE biographies. Even as a child, I could often be found devouring biographies of famous early Americans. So, when Our Country's Presidents showed up, I was excited to get right into it. While I loved most of it, there were also a few parts that disappointed me.
I've loved reading about the presidents, their wives and families, their successes and also their failures. The photos and pictures were amazing and each time I've sat down with this book it seems like time just flies by, I get so involved in it.
However, there were some parts about the early presidents that disappointed me. Specifically...
Read my full review here: http://agoodreid.blogspot.com/2021/02...
February 20, 2021
Nice overview that also has relevant, pivotal historical notes imbedded within the presidents listed.
July 10, 2024
Nice portraits, but Democrat leaning.
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