American Presidents in World History - 5 Vol set (Middle School Reference)

ISBN: 0313325642

Author: Creative Media Applications

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From School Library Journal Grade 6-9-Each chronological entry is introduced with a "Fact File" and discusses the man's childhood, rise in the political arena, events and policies during his presidency, the legacies of those policies, and return to civilian life. The profiles vary in length, but each one is straightforward and gives a clear picture of the president's term of office. Sidebars include "Famous Figures" and other pertinent information on amendments, treaties, and events. Wide margins, plenty of white space, and blue highlights make for an overall pleasing design and easy reading. Each volume includes average-quality, captioned black-and-white photographs and reproductions and occasional political cartoons, maps, and charts. This set will be an excellent reference for students looking to go beyond the information provided in resources such as Ann Bausum's Our Country's Presidents (National Geographic, 2001).Tina Hudak, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Riverdale Park, MDCopyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Product Description From the moment George Washington assumed the presidency, the world watched, and in the aftermath of the Cold War, the U.S. president has been considered the most powerful leader on Earth. This innovative new series looks at the American presidents from a global perspective. Written at the 6th- through 8th-grade reading level, entries feature biographical information and a narrative explanation of the major world events with which American presidents have grappled.Now more than ever, the nations of the world are part of one community. Modern transportation, communication, and economic interdependence mean that every country is connected to the others. George W. Bush's War on Terrorism is a global effort, and America's dealings with the Middle East are felt throughout the world. The president of the United States has never simply been a national figure. Lincoln's decision to suppress the South in 1861 not only affected the economic markets of Europe, but also ultimately changed the way the world thought of about slavery and democracy. Would Hitler have won without FDR leading America into war? What if Truman hadn't dropped the bomb? From the moment George Washington assumed the presidency, the world watched, and in the aftermath of the Cold War, the U.S. president has been considered the most powerful leader on Earth. This innovative new set looks at the American presidents from a global perspective. Arranged chronologically from Washington to G. W. Bush, entries feature biographical information and a narrative explanation of major world events that American presidents have grappled with. Included are: Details of the event The president's views of the event Policies and responses to the event The results of the event Interpretations of U.S. involvement.Volume 1: George Washington to Martin Van Buren Volume 2: William Henry Harrison to Abraham LincolnVolume 3: Andrew Johnson to William H. Taft Volume 4: Woodrow Wilson to John F. KennedyVolume 5: Lyndon B. Johnson to George W. BushSet Features: 720 pages in 5 volumes 7 x 10 2-color interior 250 Photographs Sidebars and Fact boxes Glossary Pronunciation key Source list (books, Web sites, etc.) Primary source references IndexCurriculum Themes: Biographies of U.S. Presidents Significant contributions to United States history Influence on world events during their presidency Impact on global conflictsReading Level: 6th-8th Grade From Booklist Arranged chronologically from George Washington to George W. Bush, this set for grades five and up proffers a unique view of U.S and world history. Instead of the usual biography or administration highlights, it examines each president's actions and policies from a global perspective. Entries average 13 pages in length. For each entry, a fact file covers date and place of birth, political party, vice president(s) and secr