商品信息 描述 收起 Don't Know Much About the Presidents 收起 描述 商品描述 Did George Washington really chop down the cherry tree?
How was James Madison a father if he didn't have any children?
Where in the White House did William Howard Taft get stuck?
Hail to the chief! The commander in chief is the leader of our nation—the president of the United States. Here's your chance to learn about the presidents' inaugurations and important political achievements, as well as their nicknames, hobbies—and even what kind of foods they did (and did not) eat. Discover how life in the White House has changed, and the diverse ways the First Ladies helped America.
Bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis packs fun facts and cool quotes into his signature question-and-answer format. Detailed timelines make it easy to follow the major landmarks in American history. Presidential portraits and humorous illustrations make the design very inviting.
Who knows? After you learn so much about the presidents, maybe you'll want to run for office someday, too!
媒体推荐 "A lighthearted look at the presidency and the men who have held the office." -- School Library Journal
"Reading Davis is like returning to the classroom of the best teacher you ever had." -- People Magazine 内容简介 Did George Washington really chop down the cherry tree?
How was James Madison a father if he didn't have any children?
Where in the White House did William Howard Taft get stuck?
Hail to the chief! The commander in chief is the leader of our nation—the president of the United States. Here's your chance to learn about the presidents' inaugurations and important political achievements, as well as their nicknames, hobbies—and even what kind of foods they did (and did not) eat. Discover how life in the White House has changed, and the diverse ways the First Ladies helped America.
Bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis packs fun facts and cool quotes into his signature question-and-answer format. Detailed timelines make it easy to follow the major landmarks in American history. Presidential portraits and humorous illustrations make the design very inviting.
Who knows? After you learn so much about the presidents, maybe you'll want to run for office someday, too!
作者简介 Kenneth C. Davis is the bestselling author of America's Hidden History and Don't Know Much About History, which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, has sold nearly 1.6 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don't Know Much About series for adults and children. He lives in New York City and Dorset, Vermont.