About the Book

Forty-four presidents

One White House

And hundreds of grand facts about our country’s leaders

Which president was also a movie star? (see page 56)

What happened five days after the Union won the Civil War? (see page 28)

What food did Americans think was poisonous until Thomas Jefferson ate some? (see page 12)

Hail to the chief! Here’s your chance to learn all about the presidents’ important political achievements, their nicknames, hobbies—even what kind of foods they ate. Bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis packs fun facts and cool quotes into his signature question-and-answer format. Who knows? After you learn so much about the presidents, maybe you will want to run for office someday, too!

Critical Praise

“Reading Davis is like returning to the classroom of the best teacher you ever had.” — People Magazine

“A lighthearted look at the presidency and the men who have held the office.” — School Library Journal

Product Details

• ISBN: 9780061718236
• ISBN 10: 0061718238
• Imprint: HarperCollins
• On Sale: 01/27/2009
• Pages: 64
• List Price:8.50 CAD
• Ages: 8 to 12
• BISAC1 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & First Families (U.S.)
• BISAC2 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Modern
• BISAC3 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Political

Kenneth C. Davis

Biography

Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of A Nation Rising; America's Hidden History; and Don't Know Much About^® History, which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, sold more than 1.7 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don't Know Much About^® series for adults and children. A resident of New York City and Dorset, Vermont, Davis frequently appears on national television and radio and has been a commentator on NPR's All Things Considered. He blogs regularly at www.dontknowmuch.com.

Other Works by Kenneth C. Davis

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  Don't Know Much About® History [30th Anniversary Edition]

  By Kenneth C. Davis

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  Don't Know Much About Geography

  By Kenneth C. Davis

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  Don't Know Much About® Geography

  By Kenneth C. Davis

Pedro Martin

Biography

Pedro Martin, a greeting-card artist for Hallmark, also illustrated Don't Know Much About® The Solar System and Don't Know Much About® The Presidents. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri.

Other Works by Pedro Martin

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  Don't Know Much About the Presidents

  By Pedro Martin

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  Hamster Champs

  By Pedro Martin

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  Don't Know Much About the Solar System

  By Pedro Martin