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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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This informative book guides young readers through the early life, presidency, and legacy of George Washington. The book also includes an "Issue Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
22) Abraham Lincoln
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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This informative book guides young readers through the early life, presidency, and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. The book also includes an "Issue Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
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The former senator and presidential candidate offers a provocative new assessment of the first "national security president"
James Monroe is remembered today primarily for two things: for being the last of the "Virginia Dynasty"-following George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison-and for issuing the Monroe Doctrine, his statement of principles in 1823 that the western hemisphere was to be considered closed to European intervention. But...
24) John F. Kennedy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This informative book guides young readers through the early life, presidency, and legacy of John F. Kennedy. The book also includes an "Issue Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
25) George W. Bush
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U.S. president, businessman, and former owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team? George W. Bush wore many hats in his life, but his most famous was his time as the 43rd president. In this title, leveled text and high-quality images introduce readers to George W. Bush and his life before, during, and after the presidency. Meanwhile, additional features highlight his birthplace, hobbies, and so much more!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This informative book guides young readers through the early life, presidency, and legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The book also includes an "Issue Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
27) John F. Kennedy
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Did you know that President John F. Kennedy liked listening to bagpipes? Did you know he was also a war hero? Emerging readers will learn these facts and so much more in this title about the early life and presidency of America's youngest president! As students read, they will encounter vibrant images alongside maps, timelines, profiles, questions, and more.
28) Barack Obama
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Barack Obama is known by many as the first Black president of the United States. But, readers might not know that President Obama likes to collect comic books and play basketball! In this title, young readers are introduced to Barack Obama's life and presidency through leveled text and high-quality images. Special features include a map, a timeline, and a thought-provoking question.
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From farmer to founding father of the United States, George Washington lived a long, eventful life! Throughout this title, readers will learn about George Washington's early life and presidency and how he set a foundation for the United States. As leveled text guides readers through the book, special features such as a timeline and profile provide further insight to America's first president.
30) Joe Biden
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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After decades as a senator and eight years as a vice president, Joseph Biden gained a lot of experience in politics! In this title for young readers, high quality images and special features supplement the main text to provide information about Joseph Biden's life and journey to become the 46th president of the United States.
31) Ronald Reagan
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Lifeguard. Actor. President. Jellybean fanatic? These are just a few things, that emerging readers will learn about Ronald Regan in this beginning biography title about his life, presidency, and legacy. Special features include a thought-provoking question, a timeline of life events, and a profile to help readers better understand the man who helped end the Cold War.
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Learn about the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.|Author/Illustrator biography|Index|Sources for further research|Suggested websites|Table of contents|Timeline of key events|Glossary...
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Learn about the life and influence of the longest-serving president in U.S. history! This book's leveled text describes Roosevelt's early life and far-reaching achievements while in office. Historical photos support the main text and detail Roosevelt's programs that have had a lasting influence on the nation. A profile feature explores the president's beginnings, and a question feature asks young readers to think about what they have read. This title...
34) James Carter
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Take a look inside the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Learn all about how his passion for unity lead to a Nobel Peace Prize recognition and his honest character influenced national and global politics. This book includes engaging timelines, compelling photographs, a comprehensive phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further reading that will pique readers' interest.
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Everybody likes Ike! With this title, dive into the details of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The book's leveled text begins with Dwight's early years, from his education to his rise through the U.S. Army. Historical photos support the main text and highlight events like World War II, integrating Little Rock, and forming NASA. Special features and a question about Eisenhower's leadership will help young readers engage with some of our nation's most...
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The story of a pivotal president who watched over our westward expansion and solidified the dream of Jacksonian democracy
James K. Polk was a shrewd and decisive commander in chief, the youngest president elected to guide the still-young nation, who served as Speaker of the House and governor of Tennessee before taking office in 1845. Considered a natural successor to Andrew Jackson, "Young Hickory" miraculously revived his floundering political...
37) Jimmy Carter
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Learn about President Jimmy Carter and the defining moments of his four years in office in this fact-filled title. The book's leveled text follows Carter's life, from his early years on his family's peanut farm through his presidency, and to his current climate change efforts. Colorful photos support the main text and highlight critical moments in his presidency. A profile feature adds additional information about Carter's life, and a question feature...
38) Thomas Jefferson
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This informative book guides young readers through the early life, presidency, and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. The book also includes an "Issue Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
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A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the president's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as President of the United States. Includes a time line and glossary. The Our Presidents series-today's standard for presidential biographies-offers a unique glimpse of the world through the eyes of our leaders. Each of these books is as unique as the person it portrays, featuring personal recollections of childhood and explaining how crucial...
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A vivid portrait of a man whose pre- and post-presidential careers overshadowed his presidency.
Chosen president by the House of Representatives after an inconclusive election against Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams often failed to mesh with the ethos of his era, pushing unsuccessfully for a strong, consolidated national government. Historian Robert V. Remini recounts how in the years before his presidency Adams was a shrewd, influential diplomat,...
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