Synopsis "Meet America's Presidents!: 2-Minute Visits"
A page-turning, kid-friendly discovery-guide to the United States Presidents.Meet each US president in a speedy, unforgettable two minutes! From Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits. Readers will get a quick feel for each president's accomplishments, along with their fascinating quirks! Did you know George Washington's wooden dentures were actually made of screws and animal bones? That John Quincy Adams kept a pet alligator in the White House bathtub? Or that William McKinley was assassinated moments after he removed his good luck charm? Be inspired by the unique, heroic, inventive Presidents who shaped the United States in this curious collection of fact-filled pages. Inside you'll find beautifully laid out pages with: - A greeting photo introducing the president and his name - Key facts, including birthplace; dates served; cause of death; and presidential number - An inspirational quote from each president - A spotlight bubble explaining how the president is remembered - A strange and fascinating facts box with a list of interesting and sometimes wacky facts about the president Kids will love getting to know America's Commander in Chiefs, from George Washington to Abraham Lincoln, from Benjamin Franklin to Franklin D. Roosevelt, all the way up to the present day. Great for trivia lovers, school projects, homeschooling, American history studies, homework studies, and much more. So pack your bags for the Oval Office . . . America's amazing presidents are waiting to meet you!
