Lives of the Presidents
Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought)
By Kathleen Krull | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
Every U.S. president is the focus of public scrutiny, but how well do we know these men? What kind of fathers do presidents make? Husbands? Neighbors? Other books focus on the historical achievements of those who have occupied our country's highest office; Lives of the Presidents looks instead at their bad habits, silly nicknames, and strange pets. Every president—from George Washington to Barack Obama—is included, with an emphasis on those who have had the greatest impact on history. Discover their high points, low points, and the times in between. In this stunning addition to their acclaimed series, Kathleen Krull and Kathryn Hewitt take us beyond politics and photo opportunities, revealing the entertaining, complex, and very real lives of the presidents.
Editions of Lives of the Presidents
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780547498096
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547505497
Read an Excerpt
Every U.S. president is the focus of public scrutiny, but how well do we know these men? What kind of fathers do presidents make? Husbands? Neighbors? Other books focus on the historical achievements of those who have occupied our country's highest office; Lives of the Presidents looks instead at their bad habits, silly nicknames, and strange pets. Every president—from George Washington to Barack Obama—is included, with an emphasis on those who have had the greatest impact on history. Discover their high points, low points, and the times in between. In this stunning addition to their acclaimed series, Kathleen Krull and Kathryn Hewitt take us beyond politics and photo opportunities, revealing the entertaining, complex, and very real lives of the presidents.
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What is Lives of the Presidents about?
Every U.S. president is the focus of public scrutiny, but how well do we know these men? What kind of fathers do presidents make? Husbands? Neighbors? Other books focus on the historical achievements of those who have occupied our country's highest office; Lives of the Presidents looks instead at their bad habits, silly nicknames, and strange pets. Every president—from George Washington to Barack Obama—is included, with an emphasis on those who have had the greatest impact on history. Discover their high points, low points, and the times in between. In this stunning addition to their acclaimed series, Kathleen Krull and Kathryn Hewitt take us beyond politics and photo opportunities, revealing the entertaining, complex, and very real lives of the presidents.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lives of the Presidents?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Where can I read a sample of Lives of the Presidents?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780547498096
Is Lives of the Presidents part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Lives of . . .
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lives of the Presidents?
Kathleen Krull
Who is the Publisher of the book Lives of the Presidents?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Lives of the Presidents is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780547498096) and ebook(ISBN 9780547505497)
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