Basher History: US Presidents

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created and illustrated by Simon Basher, written by Dan Green

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Basher's US Presidents shows you the nation's leaders as you've never seen them before. Every president, from George Washington to the winner of the 2012 election, has his own entry and speaks directly to the reader. In Basher's humorous fashion, these lively and enlightening articles bring history to life. Meet James Monroe, known as the "Last Cocked Hat" because he pranced around in an outdated wig, hat, and breeches! Learn more about "Uncle Jumbo" (better known as Grover Cleveland): the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Find out how Ronald Reagan helped end the Cold War. Quirky facts add interest. Did you know that John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator? That Teddy Roosevelt (and his whole family) could walk on stilts? Or that Lyndon B. Johnson had worked as an elevator operator? Reading this book will put you on first-name terms with every single one of America's Head Honchoes!

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Readers might already know a lot of this, but Basher and Green serve it up in a hip, imaginative style and throw in some lesser-known facts, too.. . .Another fun entry.
 
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[A]n informative little book ...Though the book is aimed at kids 10 and up, those of us on the far, far end of that age range will find many items of interest in Dan Green’s clever text.
 
Reading this book will put you on first name terms with every single one of America's head honchos.
 

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created and illustrated by Simon Basher, written by Dan Green

Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than a dozen internationally best-selling books for children including the critically acclaimed Basher Science series (Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Algebra & Geometry and more), the Go! Go! Bobo books and Basher's ABC. Based in London, Basher specialises in "graphic surrealism" and his original artwork is regularly exhibited and sold in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia.

Dan Green is the voice of Basher, the author of numerous Basher titles including Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Rocks and Minerals and Human Body. He's a journalist and writer with a brilliant knack for communicating complicated information in a child-friendly way.

Dr. Edward L. Widmer is a historian, writer and librarian, currently based at Brown University.He served as a speechwriter for President Clinton, has written a book on Martin van Buren and has co-authored a book on presidential races.

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Basher History: US Presidents
Oval Office All-Stars
Basher History
created and illustrated by Simon Basher, written by Dan Green

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Kingfisher
January 2013
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ISBN: 9780753469248
ISBN10: 0753469243
Middle-Grade Nonfiction
7 x 7 inches, 112 pages, ful color illustrations thoughout
Age Range: 10 and up
Grade Range: 5 and up
$8.99
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Kingfisher
January 2013
Paper Over Board
ISBN: 9780753469644
ISBN10: 0753469642
Middle-Grade Nonfiction
7 x 7 inches, 112 pages, ful color illustrations thoughout
Age Range: 10 and up
Grade Range: 5 and up
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