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David Stabler - Kid Presidents, Inbunden

Inbunden, Engelska, 2014

Del i serien Kid Legends

Kid Presidents

True Tales of Childhood from America's Presidents

Av David Stabler

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A funny, fact-filled collection of childhood stories about America’s presidents that shows young readers how ordinary kids grew into extraordinary leaders.What was Abraham Lincoln afraid of as a child? Which future president loved pulling pranks? Who struggled with bullies, sibling rivalries, clumsiness, and classroom trouble before becoming commander in chief?Through engaging biographies, fascinating facts, and full-color illustrations, bestselling author David Stabler takes young readers behind the history books to discover the surprising childhood stories of America’s presidents. See how future leaders faced many of the same challenges kids experience today—from school struggles and family dynamics to self-doubt, mistakes, and learning how to persevere.Why young readers will love Kid Presidents True childhood stories from America’s presidents like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, and moreFull-color illustrations and funny anecdotes make it perfect for independent and reluctant readers alike Supports classroom learning and encourages curiosity, perseverance, and leadership Perfect for ages 8-10 as a summer reading gift or boredom busterExperience history through relatable childhood adventures and find inspiration in the journey of the leaders who shaped America.
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2014-10-28
  • Mått: 149 x 209 x 18 mm
  • Vikt: 422 g
  • Format: Inbunden
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Serie: Kid Legends
  • Antal sidor: 224
  • Förlag: Andrews McMeel Publishing
  • Illustratör: Doogie Horner
  • ISBN: 9781594747311
  • Utmärkelser: Commended for IndieFab awards (Juvenile Nonfiction) 2014
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Author David Stabler and illustrator Doogie Horner have created several books together, including Kid Presidents (Quirk, 2014), Kid Athletes (Quirk, 2015), Kid Artists (Quirk, 2016), and Kid Authors (Quirk, 2017).

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“Just like history class, only hilarious.”—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever“A humorous peek into the early lives of our country’s leaders.”—Time for Kids“Get the hilarious history of each president's childhood. Kid Presidents by David Stabler includes quirky illustrations and plenty of unusual trivia.”—Boys' Life“Entertaining and informative.”—The Florida Time-Union“Every leader of our country was once a kid, as the 20 true tales in this fun, fact-filled, whimsically illustrated book so cleverly remind us.”—American Profile“Fun and funny.”—Examiner.com“With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney’s The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renée Russell’s The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned.”—School Library Journal“The perfect gift for both presidential and history buffs, brimming with fun facts and full-color, comics-style artwork.”—Jennifer M. Brown, Shelf Awareness for Readers“Caricatures by Horner are whimsical and funny, a good match for a book that demonstrates that every president started life as a goofy, regular kid.”—Booklist“Entertaining.”—Kirkus Reviews Praise for the Kid Legends series:“Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining.”—Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes “A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats—not to mention all the rest—started out as children too.”—Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists “Filled with cute illustrations. . . [and] mini-biographies that are interesting, funny, and, most importantly, relevant to kids today.”—Geek Dad, on Kid Scientists“Impressively diverse.”—Booklist, on Kid Artists “I can think of no better way to convey to children that their heroes were once just like them.”—Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star, on Kid Scientists“Memorably weird childhood moments. . . are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner’s impish cartoons.”—Publishers Weekly, on Kid Artists “A funny and inspiring book for children and adults.”—New York Journal of Books, on Kid Scientists

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