Author(s): Mike Venezia
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 32
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
Language: English
Date Published: 2005-03-01
Dimensions: 193 x 233.7 x 5.1mm
Publication City/Country: New York, NY, United States
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Illustrations: Illustrations, unspecified

- Fans of Venezia's highly praised artist biography series will be drawn to this new series
- Author presents the lives of U.S. presidents in an entirely fresh way with his unique format--a blend of casual prose, historical reproductions, and entertaining original illustrations
- Special sales potential in historical museums and in schools to celebrate Presidents' Day.
- Photo captions include listing of where famous works of art can be viewed.
National Social Studies Standards: Grades K-4
Power, Authority, & Governance: VI
- e. Distinguish among local, state, and national government and identify representative leaders at these levels such as mayor, governor, and president
Civic Ideals & Practices: X
- a. Identify key ideals of the United States' democratic republican form of government, such as individual human dignity, liberty, justice, equality, and the rule of law
- f. Recognize that a variety of formal and informal actors influence and shape public policy