Meet unforgettable people and animals in the What a Character! Notable Lives from History series as you enjoy 10 real stories within each book!
Designed to be fun and engaging for students or anyone with a love for history, these readers include a fascinating focus on important, influential, and visionary people, along with heroic animal escapades! From scientists to famous women to war heroes and more, there is something of interest for everyone in this exciting series!
This volume, Amazing American Presidents is recommended for Grade 6 and up and includes:
- George Washington
- James Monroe
- John Quincy Adams
- Abraham Lincoln
- James Garfield
- Benjamin Harrison
- Teddy Roosevelt
- Calvin Coolidge
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Ronald Reagan
Each book can be read in any order and includes colorful and fun images. Definitions are included to help readers learn the new words they will discover. Read for enjoyment or as an extension of your history, science, or language arts curriculum.
144 pages.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. George Washington — The Man Bullets Could Not Kill
- 2. James Monroe — A Hero for All Seasons
- 3. John Quincy Adams — Defender of Freedom
- 4. Abraham Lincoln — Preserver of the Union
- 5. James Garfield — From Log Cabin to White House
- 6. Benjamin Harrison — Man of Prayer
- 7. Teddy Roosevelt — A Man of Faith and Action
- 8. Calvin Coolidge — The Man of Few Words
- 9. Dwight D. Eisenhower — The Praying Supreme Commander
- 10. Ronald Reagan — The Man Who Believed in America
- Glossary
- Corresponding Curriculum
- Endnotes
Amazing American Presidents: Notable Lives from History is in the following collections:
