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Wanting to know about the real man behind the sixteenth president's legendary character, a little girl learns about Lincoln's beliefs regarding universal freedom as well as lesser-known aspects of his life, from his love of Mozart and his wife's vanilla cake to his pet dog and the way he kept notes in his stovepipe hat.
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As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the author's bestselling beginning reader Barack Obama: United States President.
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"In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution"--Amazon.com.
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"President Theodore Roosevelt is known as "the man with a plan," the "rough rider." His figure stands tall in American history; his legacy stretching him to larger-than-life proportions. But before his rise to fame, he was just "Teedie," a boy with ambitious dreams to change the world, and the conviction to see his stupendous imaginings brought to fruition. As an American president, he left an impressive mark upon his country. He promised a "square...
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Follows the life of Andrew Jackson from his childhood in South Carolina through his two terms as the seventh president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Jackson, and other reference materials.
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Which president helped American soldiers fight for freedom during the Revolutionary War--when he was just 13 years old? Andrew Jackson! As an adult, he led American troops against the British in the War of 1812. Then he became the seventh president of the United States. Look inside to discover more about Andrew Jackson, including what his childhood was like and the different ways we remember him today.
18) Andrew Jackson
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A biography of the seventh president from his childhood in South Carolina, through his military career in the War of 1812 and his family life, to his legacy as America's first populist president.
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"Describes Andrew Jackson's actions during the War of 1812 and the Trail of Tears"--
President and war hero. Slave owner and Indian killer. Andrew Jackson has been called many names throughout history. But who was the real Andrew Jackson? Explore Jacksons life leading up to the Trail of Tears. Then decide for yourself whether he was a hero or a villain.
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