The Scholastic Encyclopedia 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 were defining America during each presidency. It is an easy-to-use resource that reflects events through the election of the next president in the 2004 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. (see extended summary) Annotation. The Scholastic Encyclopedia 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 were defining America during each presidency. It is an easy-to-use resource that reflects events through the election of the next president in the 2004 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
David Rubel Knihy
David Rubel se věnuje oživování historie pro čtenáře všech věkových kategorií. Jako uznávaný autor, řečník a historik se zaměřuje především na zpřístupnění americké historie širšímu publiku. Spolupracuje s předními historiky na tvorbě poutavých knih, které přibližují prvotřídní vědecké poznatky. Jeho práce, od témat občanských práv po prezidentskou politiku, jsou oceňovány pro svou srozumitelnost a působivost, čímž oživuje americké dějiny pro dnešní čtenáře.



The Coming Free
- 304 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
The first illustrated history of the Civil Rights Movement, spanning the entire struggle from 1864 to the present day. Includes over 700 illustrations and photographs, with biographical sketches of key historical figures including Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. A must-have for any history buff.
Scholastic Atlas of the United States: New and Updated
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
Now available in paperback, the SCHOLASTIC ATLAS OF THE UNITED STATES has been thoroughly updated to reflect changes since its original publication in 2000. The SCHOLASTIC ATLAS OF THE UNITED STATES is an essential up-to-date resource that offers students a detailed map of each of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This important reference also features an information page about each state that uses photos, graphics, fun facts, and a brief essay to explain what makes each state unique. (cont'd)