President’s Day
by Mir Tamim Ansary
This nonfiction book discusses the holiday of President’s Day, which is a day to honor our present and past presidents. First, there is discussion about the election of a president, and then a discussion on how President’s Day began. Many states used to celebrate George Washington’s birthday on February 22nd, and they also celebrated Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on February 15th. Then the author discusses the American Revolution and George Washington’s role, what kind of government was developed, and how George Washington decided to only serve two terms as president. Then he covers the Civil War, and why we celebrate Abraham Lincoln. Then the author discusses other presidents who did great things, and discusses another reason we celebrate President’s Day (democracy). At the end of the book there is a list of important dates, such as President’s Day beginning in 1968.
Woodrow, the White House Mouse
by Peter W. Barnes and Cheryl Shaw Barnes
Woodrow G. Washingtail is elected president by the mouse nation, and he will be the next one to live in the president’s house, the White House. Woodrow swears to serve and protect just like the human president on Inaugural Day. Then it is time for the Inaugural Ball, and Woodrow comes with his wife, Bess, and their eight children. The children include Truman, Franklin, Quentin, Kermit, Dolley, Millie, George, and Art. The children are watching the human ball from the chandelier, when George falls into one of the senator’s soup (people are very surprised). The president conducts most of his business from the oval office, and Woodrow has a desk on the bookshelf and also stays really busy. Then there is a discussion of the different jobs of the president, but there is also discussion of some of the fun the president and his family get to have, too. There is also discussion about different rooms in the White House, and what they are used for (and what Woodrow and his family use them for). At the end of the book are some historical notes, which include some fun facts about the presidents.
by Peter W. Barnes and Cheryl Shaw Barnes
Woodrow G. Washingtail is elected president by the mouse nation, and he will be the next one to live in the president’s house, the White House. Woodrow swears to serve and protect just like the human president on Inaugural Day. Then it is time for the Inaugural Ball, and Woodrow comes with his wife, Bess, and their eight children. The children include Truman, Franklin, Quentin, Kermit, Dolley, Millie, George, and Art. The children are watching the human ball from the chandelier, when George falls into one of the senator’s soup (people are very surprised). The president conducts most of his business from the oval office, and Woodrow has a desk on the bookshelf and also stays really busy. Then there is a discussion of the different jobs of the president, but there is also discussion of some of the fun the president and his family get to have, too. There is also discussion about different rooms in the White House, and what they are used for (and what Woodrow and his family use them for). At the end of the book are some historical notes, which include some fun facts about the presidents.
Wackiest White House Pets
by Gibbs Davis and illustrated by David A. Johnson
During the time of the White House, there have been around four hundred pets that have lived there. Some were brought by the presidents, some were found at the White House, but the most interesting were usually gifts from foreign kings, queens, and officials. The White House used to have farm animals, such as cows, horses, sheep, and chickens, to provide milk, food, and transportation to the president. The author writes about some of his favorite of the more interesting pets of the White House. George Washington did not live at the White House (there was no White House yet), but he had almost 40 hounds and gave them all names. Thomas Jefferson was given two grizzly bear cubs, and he had a pet mockingbird (Dicky) that he sang duets with. Dolley Madison owned a parrots, which she brought to parties at the White House. John Quincy Adams had Marquis de Lafayette stay at the White House, and Lafayette brought his pet alligator. Other pets include an elephant, turkey, mice, snakes, lion, zebra, sheep, a raccoon, and a goldfish (sent to Ronald Reagan through the mail by a little boy). At the end of the book, there are some more wacky pet facts, and a list of the presidents, their dates as presidents, nicknames, and a list of their pets.
by Gibbs Davis and illustrated by David A. Johnson
During the time of the White House, there have been around four hundred pets that have lived there. Some were brought by the presidents, some were found at the White House, but the most interesting were usually gifts from foreign kings, queens, and officials. The White House used to have farm animals, such as cows, horses, sheep, and chickens, to provide milk, food, and transportation to the president. The author writes about some of his favorite of the more interesting pets of the White House. George Washington did not live at the White House (there was no White House yet), but he had almost 40 hounds and gave them all names. Thomas Jefferson was given two grizzly bear cubs, and he had a pet mockingbird (Dicky) that he sang duets with. Dolley Madison owned a parrots, which she brought to parties at the White House. John Quincy Adams had Marquis de Lafayette stay at the White House, and Lafayette brought his pet alligator. Other pets include an elephant, turkey, mice, snakes, lion, zebra, sheep, a raccoon, and a goldfish (sent to Ronald Reagan through the mail by a little boy). At the end of the book, there are some more wacky pet facts, and a list of the presidents, their dates as presidents, nicknames, and a list of their pets.
Hail to the Chief: The American Presidency
by Donn Robb and illustrated by Alan Witschonke
This nonfiction book begins by discussing the election and duties of a president, and the first president, George Washington and the contributions he made to the country. Then there is discussion of presidents during war times, such as Abraham Lincoln, James Madison, James Polk, Lyndon Johnson, and also because of their participation in the wars, such as Ulysses Grant and Dwight Eisenhower. The author also discusses presidents that handled difficult times, such as Franklin Roosevelt. Some presidents, such as Dwight Eisenhower, have had to uphold laws that are unpopular. Other presidents have added to the size of the country, such as Thomas Jefferson, Franklin Pierce, and Andrew Johnson. There are also discussions of many other important things that the presidents have done for the United States, such as creating alliances with other countries. Other discussions include political parties, getting elected, removing a president, and the presidents’ families. At the end of the book, there is a list of the presidents, their terms in office, their political party, where they were born, where they were elected from, when they died, and which pages they can be found on within the book.
by Donn Robb and illustrated by Alan Witschonke
This nonfiction book begins by discussing the election and duties of a president, and the first president, George Washington and the contributions he made to the country. Then there is discussion of presidents during war times, such as Abraham Lincoln, James Madison, James Polk, Lyndon Johnson, and also because of their participation in the wars, such as Ulysses Grant and Dwight Eisenhower. The author also discusses presidents that handled difficult times, such as Franklin Roosevelt. Some presidents, such as Dwight Eisenhower, have had to uphold laws that are unpopular. Other presidents have added to the size of the country, such as Thomas Jefferson, Franklin Pierce, and Andrew Johnson. There are also discussions of many other important things that the presidents have done for the United States, such as creating alliances with other countries. Other discussions include political parties, getting elected, removing a president, and the presidents’ families. At the end of the book, there is a list of the presidents, their terms in office, their political party, where they were born, where they were elected from, when they died, and which pages they can be found on within the book.
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