Children’s Books about the U.S. Presidents from George Washington to Joe Biden for Children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Elementary

The information in this post and the trivia games was accurate as of December 17, 2021.

Hello everyone!

In preparation for Presidents’ Day, I have assembled a list of children’s books for all 45 presidents (we’ve had 46 presidencies, but only 45 individuals have served as president). Some books focus on more than one president, but each president also has a minimum of four books devoted to him. The more well-known presidents (e.g. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, etc.) have more book recommendations than lesser known presidents (e.g. William Henry Harrison, Millard Fillmore, etc.). The majority of the books were written for children in Grades 1-6. However, certain presidents also have books that are appropriate for children in Pre-K and/or Kindergarten.

Since every child learns to read at his/her own pace, the age range I listed for each book refers to the ages when I believe that a child will be able to sit through the reading of the book and engage with the content. Under each president’s heading, I listed the books in the following order: picture books, easy readers, and graphic novels and chapter books. For the headings, the presidents are listed in order and numbered with the first section being devoted to books that cover multiple presidents.

President Books for Pre-K

1. George Washington
16. Abraham Lincoln
27. William Howard Taft
32. Franklin Roosevelt
35. John F. Kennedy
42. Bill Clinton
44. Barack Obama
45. Donald Trump
46. Joe Biden

President Books for Kindergarten

Multiple Presidents
1. George Washington
2. John Adams
3. Thomas Jefferson
4. James Madison
16. Abraham Lincoln
26. Theodore Roosevelt
27. William Howard Taft
32. Franklin Roosevelt
35. John F. Kennedy
39. Jimmy Carter
40. Ronald Reagan
42. Bill Clinton
43. George W. Bush
44. Barack Obama
45. Donald Trump
46. Joe Biden

Warning, since all of the recommended books were written before 2022, some of the facts in the older books may no longer be accurate or complete because there have been more presidents since the books were published. (For example, Ronald Reagan is no longer the oldest president.) Another thing to realize is that books about Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden will likely have less complete information due to how recently they were in office.

At the end of the post, I have included links to two free presidential trivia games that I created (one for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 and the other for Grades 2-6) and YouTube links to songs that list the presidents of the United States in order.

Multiple Presidents

So You Want to Be President? by Judith St. George, illustrated by David Small goes over interesting facts about Presidents George Washington through George W. Bush. The point of the book is that all of the presidents were different from each other, but that there are certain qualities that make a good president. Aspiring future presidents should imitate the greats. At the back of the book, the presidents are listed in order along with their birth places, lifespan, and a sentence summarizing a key point of their presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Rutherford B., Who Was He?: Poems About Our Presidents by Marilyn Singer, illustrated by John Hendrix has a poem for each president, or in some cases between two or more presidents, from George Washington through Barack Obama. At the back of the book is a paragraph about each president. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Truth or Lie: Presidents! by Erica S. Perl, illustrated by Michael Slack presents facts about the presidents by having the reader guess which fact in a set of four is actually a lie. The page spreads alternate between fact spreads (three facts and a lie are presented) and answer spreads (the lie is identified, the correction given, and additional information presented). This book is ideal for children in K-3.

U.S. Presidents: The Oval Office All-Stars! designed and created by Basher, text by Dan Green provides a brief introduction to each of the presidents from George Washington to Joe Biden. On each spread are an illustration of the president depicting significant things about him and/or his presidency, six facts about the president, and two paragraphs written from the president’s point of view in modern language. This book is ideal for children in Grades 4-6.

The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia by DK Publishing is divided into five sections. The first and longest section provides a brief introduction to each of the presidents from George Washington to Joe Biden. The second section is about notable first ladies. The third section highlights specific parts of the constitution and the presidency. The fourth section covers famous presidential places and vehicles. The fifth section is a reference section with additional information about the presidents. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

The New Big Book of U.S. Presidents 2020 Edition: Fascinating Facts About Each and Every President, Including an American History Timeline by Running Press provides a brief introduction to each of the presidents from George Washington to Joe Biden and a general overview of American history. Each president gets one or two pages devoted to his life and presidency. On the sides of each page are colored rectangles; each rectangle contains a paragraph about a famous person, major event, political or cultural movement, or national or global issue from that president’s lifetime. Along the bottom of each spread runs a timeline that notes important events in American history. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

1. George Washington

A Picture Book of George Washington by David A. Adler, illustrated by John & Alexandra Wallner gives a general overview of George Washington’s life. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-3.

George Did It by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain, illustrated by Larry Day is about George Washington saying “no” to being president, finally accepting the position, and his trip to the capital and inauguration. This book is ideal for children in K-4.

Take the Lead, George Washington by Judith St. George, illustrated by Daniel Powers is about George Washington’s childhood. The book is broken into six chapters and focusses on his growing up on a farm, his idolization of his older half-brother Lawrence, his desire to become a Virginia gentleman, and his first surveying job. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

George Washington by Grace Hansen presents an overview of George Washington’s life. At the back of the book is a “More Facts” section and a glossary. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-2.

George Washington’s First Victory by Stephen Krensky, illustrated by Diane Dawson Hearn is based on George Washington’s relationship with his mother after the death of his father and how much George loved to spend time with his older brother Lawrence. At the back of the book is a timeline of George Washington’s life. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-3.

George Washington: The First President by Sarah Albee, illustrated by Chin Ko gives an overview of George Washington’s life. At the back of the book is a timeline of George Washington’s life and additional facts about him. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-3.

George Washington by Wil Mara presents an overview of George Washington’s life. The short sentences, pronunciation instructions for difficult words, and simple explanations of new terms paired with the large font size make this a perfect book for new readers. This book is ideal for children in K-2.

George Washington and the General’s Dog by Frank Murphy, illustrated by Richard Walz shares about George Washington’s love of animals and recounts the time during the Revolutionary War that he found a British general’s dog and returned it. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

George Washington: Our First President by Garnet Jackson, illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu gives an overview of George Washington’s life. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

George Washington by Caroline Crosson Gilpin gives an overview of George Washington’s life and the time period he lived in. New terms are defined in short sentences and pronunciation guides are provided after large, unfamiliar words. The book also contains a “Cool Facts” section, timeline of major events in George Washington’s life, picture identification challenge, and picture dictionary of the terms defined throughout the book. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

Before George Washington Was President by Janey Levy presents an overview of George Washington’s life before his presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

George Washington by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of George Washington’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

George Washington: First President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of George Washington’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

George Washington by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of George Washington’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

George Washington: Our 1st President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of George Washington’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

George Washington by Andrea H. Pelleschi presents an overview of George Washington’s life in the format of a short graphic novel. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Was George Washington? by Roberta Edwards, illustrated by True Kelly presents details about George Washington’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

George Washington: True Patriot by Janet and Geoff Benge presents a detailed overview of George Washington’s life in a chapter book format that reads like a novel. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

2. John Adams

Worst of Friends: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and the True Story of an American Feud by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain, illustrated by Larry Day gives an overview of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson’s friendship, falling out, and reconciliation. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

A Picture Book of John and Abigail Adams by David A. Adler and Michael S. Adler, illustrated by Ronald Himler presents an overview of John and Abigail Adams’ lives. At the back of the book is a timeline of important events in their lives. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

The Revolutionary John Adams by Cheryl Harness presents a beautifully illustrated overview of John Adams’ life. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-5.

John Adams Speaks for Freedom by Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by Craig Orback presents a general overview of John Adams’ life with special focus on what he did to help found America. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

Before John Adams Was President by M. H. Seeley presents an overview of John Adams’ life before his presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

John Adams by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of John Adams’ life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

John Adams: Second President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of John Adams’ life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

John Adams by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of John Adams’ life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

John Adams: Our 2nd President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of John Adams’ life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

John Adams by Jane H. Gould presents an overview of John Adams’ life in the format of a short graphic novel. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

John Adams: Independence Forever by Janet and Geoff Benge presents a detailed overview of John Adams’ life in a chapter book format that reads like a novel. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

3. Thomas Jefferson

Worst of Friends: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and the True Story of an American Feud by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain, illustrated by Larry Day gives an overview of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson’s friendship, falling out, and reconciliation. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library by Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by John O’Brien tells about Thomas Jefferson’s life through his deep love of books, his impressive book collection, and how his collection was used to create a new Library of Congress after the first one was burned down during the War of 1812. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Thomas Jefferson by Cheryl Harness presents a beautifully illustrated overview of Thomas Jefferson’s life. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-5.

Thomas Jefferson by Simone T. Ribke presents an overview of Thomas Jefferson’s life. The short sentences, pronunciation instructions for difficult words, and simple explanations of new terms paired with the large font size make this a perfect book for new readers. This book is ideal for children in K-2.

Before Thomas Jefferson Was President by Michael Rajczak presents an overview of Thomas Jefferson’s life before his presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

Thomas Jefferson by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Thomas Jefferson’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Thomas Jefferson’s Feast by Frank Murphy, illustrated by Richard Walz focusses on Thomas Jefferson’s love of food and how he influenced American cuisine. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Thomas Jefferson: Third President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Thomas Jefferson’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Thomas Jefferson by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Thomas Jefferson’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Thomas Jefferson: Our 3rd President by Elizabeth Sirimarco presents an overview of Thomas Jefferson’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Thomas Jefferson by Andrea H. Pelleschi presents an overview of Thomas Jefferson’s life in the format of a short graphic novel. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Was Thomas Jefferson? by Dennis Brindell Fradin, illustrated by John O’Brien presents details about Thomas Jefferson’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

4. James Madison

A Picture Book of Dolley and James Madison by David A. Adler and Michael S. Adler, illustrated by Ronald Himler presents an overview of James and Dolley Madison’s lives. At the back of the book is a timeline of important events in their lives. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

James Madison by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of James Madison’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

James Madison: Fourth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of James Madison’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

James Madison by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of James Madison’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

James Madison: Our 4th President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of James Madison’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

James Madison by Sandra Dooling presents an overview of James Madison’s life in the format of a short graphic novel. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

5. James Monroe

James Monroe by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of James Monroe’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

James Monroe: Fifth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of James Monroe’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

James Monroe by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of James Monroe’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

James Monroe: Our 5th President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of James Monroe’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

6. John Quincy Adams

Young John Quincy by Cheryl Harness presents a beautifully illustrated peek into John Quincy Adams’ childhood in 1775 and 1776 while his father was part of the Congress in Philadelphia, gives facts about the Revolutionary War, and provides an overview of the rest of John Quincy Adams’ life. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-5.

John Quincy Adams by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of John Quincy Adams’ life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

John Quincy Adams: Sixth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of John Quincy Adams’ life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

John Quincy Adams by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Quincy Adams’ life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

John Quincy Adams: Our 6th President by Gerry and Janet Souter presents an overview of John Quincy Adams’ life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

7. Andrew Jackson

Before Andrew Jackson Was President by Michael Rajczak presents an overview of Andrew Jackson’s life before his presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

Andrew Jackson by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of Andrew Jackson’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Andrew Jackson: Seventh President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Andrew Jackson’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Andrew Jackson by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of Andrew Jackson’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Andrew Jackson: Our 7th President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of Andrew Jackson’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Was Andrew Jackson? by Douglas Yacka, illustrated by Jake Murray presents details about Andrew Jackson’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

8. Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Martin Van Buren’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Martin Van Buren: Eighth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Martin Van Buren’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Martin Van Buren by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Martin Van Buren’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Martin Van Buren: Our 8th President by Steven Ferry presents an overview of Martin Van Buren’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

9. William Henry Harrison

William H. Harrison by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of William Henry Harrison’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

William Henry Harrison: Ninth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of William Henry Harrison’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

William H. Harrison by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of William Henry Harrison’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

William Henry Harrison: Our 9th President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of William Henry Harrison’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

10. John Tyler

John Tyler by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of John Tyler’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

John Tyler: Tenth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of John Tyler’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

John Tyler by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of John Tyler’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

John Tyler: Our 10th President by Steven Ferry presents an overview of John Tyler’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

11. James K. Polk

James K. Polk by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of James K. Polk’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

James K. Polk: Eleventh President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of James K. Polk’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

James K. Polk by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of James K. Polk’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

James Polk: Our 11th President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of James K. Polk’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

12. Zachary Taylor

Zachary Taylor by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Zachary Taylor’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Zachary Taylor: Twelfth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Zachary Taylor’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Zachary Taylor by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Zachary Taylor’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Zachary Taylor: Our 12th President by Carol Brunelli presents an overview of Zachary Taylor’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

13. Millard Fillmore

Millard Fillmore by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Millard Fillmore’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Millard Fillmore: Thirteenth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Millard Fillmore’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Millard Fillmore by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Millard Fillmore’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Millard Fillmore: Our 13th President by Gerry and Janet Souter presents an overview of Millard Fillmore’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

14. Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Franklin Pierce’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Franklin Pierce: Fourteenth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Franklin Pierce’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Franklin Pierce by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Franklin Pierce’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Franklin Pierce: Our 14th President by Steven Ferry presents an overview of Franklin Pierce’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

15. James Buchanan

James Buchanan by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of James Buchanan’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

James Buchanan: Fifteenth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of James Buchanan’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

James Buchanan by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of James Buchanan’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

James Buchanan: Our 15th President by Gerry and Janet Souter presents an overview of James Buchanan’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

16. Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln by Al Berenger gives an overview of Abraham Lincoln’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about Lincoln: a time line, a map showing the locations of key events, a “People to Know” section featuring illustrations and a short paragraph about each featured person, and a “Did you know?” section with trivia facts. This book is idea for children in Pre-K-2.

Abraham Lincoln Comes Home by Robert Burleigh, illustrated by Wendell Minor is about a boy and his father who go to see Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train early one morning as it makes its way from Washington, D.C. to Springfield, Illinois. At the back of the book is an afterward with facts about Abraham Lincoln’s final journey and the funeral train. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-3.

Abe’s Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Kadir Nelson gives an overview of Abraham Lincoln’s life. This book is ideal for children in K-4.

Abe’s Fish: A Boyhood Tale of Abraham Lincoln by Jen Bryant, illustrated by Amy June Bates is based off a passage in Abraham Lincoln’s official biography (published in 1890) in which he recounted that the only thing he remembered about the War of 1812 was giving a fish to a soldier he met on the road. This book is ideal for children in K-4.

Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln by Judith St. George, illustrated by Matt Faulkner is about Abraham Lincoln’s childhood. The book is broken into six chapters and focusses on his love of learning — especially reading, his hatred of cruelty, and the loss of his mother and adjustment to having a stepmother. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Abraham Lincoln by Grace Hansen presents an overview of Abraham Lincoln’s life. At the back of the book is a “More Facts” section and a glossary. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-2.

Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig by Stephen Krensky, illustrated by Gershom Griffith is based on the time that Abraham Lincoln rescued a pig that was stuck in the mud. At the back of the book is a time line of Abraham Lincoln’s life. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-3.

Abe Lincoln’s Hat by Martha Brenner, illustrated by Donald Cook is about how Abraham Lincoln kept important papers in his hat and about his time as a lawyer. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-3.

Long, Tall Lincoln by Jennifer Dussling, illustrated by Chin Ko gives a general overview of Abraham Lincoln’s life. At the back of the book are photographs and some facts about Abraham Lincoln. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-3.

Abraham Lincoln by Caroline Crosson Gilpin gives an overview of Abraham Lincoln’s life and the time period he lived in. New terms are defined in short sentences and pronunciation guides are provided after large, unfamiliar words. The book also contains an “Awesome Facts” section, time line of major events in Abraham Lincoln’s life, multiple-choice review quiz, and picture dictionary of the terms defined throughout the book. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

Before Abraham Lincoln Was President by Theresa Morlock presents an overview of Abraham Lincoln’s life before his presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

Abraham Lincoln by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Abraham Lincoln’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Just a Few Words, Mr. Lincoln: The Story of the Gettysburg Address by Jean Fritz, illustrated by Charles Robinson gives a general overview of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln’s daily tasks as president, and the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Abraham Lincoln: Sixteenth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Abraham Lincoln’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Abraham Lincoln by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Abraham Lincoln’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Abraham Lincoln: Our 16th President by Sarah Hansen presents an overview of Abraham Lincoln’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Was Abraham Lincoln? by Janet B. Pascal, illustrated by John O’Brien presents details about Abraham Lincoln’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom by Janet and Geoff Benge presents a detailed overview of Abraham Lincoln’s life in a chapter book format that reads like a novel. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

17. Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of Andrew Johnson’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4. (Error: On page 8 in the Fast Facts section, it says Andrew Johnson was born on December 20, 1808. He was born on December 29, 1808.)

Andrew Johnson: Seventeenth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Andrew Johnson’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Andrew Johnson by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of Andrew Johnson’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Andrew Johnson: Our 17th President by Judith E. Harper presents an overview of Andrew Johnson’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

18. Ulysses S. Grant

Before Ulysses S. Grant Was President by Mark Harasymiw presents an overview of Ulysses S. Grant’s life before his presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

Ulysses S. Grant by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Ulysses S. Grant’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Ulysses S. Grant: Eighteenth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Ulysses S. Grant’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Ulysses S. Grant by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Ulysses S. Grant’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Ulysses S. Grant: Our 18th President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of Ulysses S. Grant’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Was Ulysses S. Grant? by Megan Stine, illustrated by Mark Edward Geyer presents details about Ulysses S. Grant’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

19. Rutherford B. Hayes

Rutherford B. Hayes by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Rutherford B. Hayes’ life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Rutherford B. Hayes: Nineteenth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Rutherford B. Hayes’ life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Rutherford B. Hayes by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Rutherford B. Hayes’ life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Rutherford B. Hayes: Our 19th President by Sandra Francis presents an overview of Rutherford B. Hayes’ life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

20. James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of James A. Garfield’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

James A. Garfield: Twentieth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of James A. Garfield’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

James A. Garfield by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of James A. Garfield’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

James A. Garfield: Our 20th President by Carol Brunelli presents an overview of James A. Garfield’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

21. Chester A. Arthur

Chester Arthur by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Chester A. Arthur’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Chester A. Arthur: Twenty-First President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Chester A. Arthur’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Chester Arthur by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Chester A. Arthur’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Chester A. Arthur: Our 21st President by Carol Brunelli presents an overview of Chester A. Arthur’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

22 & 24. Grover Cleveland

Grover Cleveland by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Grover Cleveland’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Grover Cleveland: Twenty-Second and Twenty-Fourth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Grover Cleveland’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Grover Cleveland by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Grover Cleveland’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Grover Cleveland: Our 22nd and 24th President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of Grover Cleveland’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

23. Benjamin Harrison

Benjamin Harrison by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of Benjamin Harrison’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Benjamin Harrison: Twenty-Third President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Benjamin Harrison’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Benjamin Harrison by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of Benjamin Harrison’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Benjamin Harrison: Our 23rd President by Sandra Francis presents an overview of Benjamin Harrison’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

25. William McKinley

William McKinley by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of William McKinley’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

William McKinley: Twenty-Fifth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of William McKinley’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

William McKinley by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of William McKinley’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

William McKinley: Our 25th President by Cynthia Amoroso presents an overview of William McKinley’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

26. Theodore Roosevelt

To Dare Mighty Things: The Life of Theodore Roosevelt by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by C.F. Payne gives an overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s life. This book is ideal for children in K-4.

A Christmas Tree in the White House by Gary Hines, illustrated by Alexandra Wallner is a fictionalized retelling of the time that Theodore Roosevelt’s youngest sons snuck a Christmas tree into the White House. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

Teedie: The Story of Young Teddy Roosevelt by Don Brown gives an overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s life paying special attention to his struggles to overcome his health issues as a child and teenager. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

You’re on Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt by Judith St. George, illustrated by Matt Faulkner is about Theodore Roosevelt’s childhood. The book is broken into six chapters and focusses on his love of science and his struggles to beat his asthma and other health issues. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Theodore Roosevelt by Wil Mara presents an overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s life. The short sentences, pronunciation instructions for difficult words, and simple explanations of new terms paired with the large font size make this a perfect book for new readers. This book is ideal for children in K-2.

Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt by Frank Murphy, illustrated by Richard Walz shares about Theodore Roosevelt’s love of nature and his conservation efforts as governor of New York and later as president of the United States. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

Before Teddy Roosevelt Was President by Therese M. Shea presents an overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s life before his presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

Teddy Roosevelt: The People’s President by Sharon Gayle, illustrated by Bob Dacey & Debra Bandelin gives an overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s life. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Theodore Roosevelt by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Theodore Roosevelt: Twenty-Sixth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Theodore Roosevelt by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Theodore Roosevelt: Our 26th President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Was Theodore Roosevelt? by Michael Burgan, illustrated by Jerry Hoare presents details about Theodore Roosevelt’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

Theodore Roosevelt: An American Original by Janet and Geoff Benge presents a detailed overview of Theodore Roosevelt’s life in a chapter book format that reads like a novel. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

27. William Howard Taft

President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen is a creative retelling of the time that President Taft allegedly got stuck in the White House bathtub (the story cannot be proved or disproved). This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-3.

William Taft by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of William Howard Taft’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

William Howard Taft: Twenty-Seventh President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of William Howard Taft’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

William Taft by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of William Howard Taft’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

William Howard Taft: Our 27th President by Melissa Maupin presents an overview of William Howard Taft’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

28. Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Woodrow Wilson’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Woodrow Wilson: Twenty-Eighth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Woodrow Wilson’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Woodrow Wilson by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Woodrow Wilson’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Woodrow Wilson: Our 28th President by Carol Brunelli and Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of Woodrow Wilson’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Was Woodrow Wilson? by Margaret Frith, illustrated by Andrew Thomson presents details about Woodrow Wilson’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

29. Warren G. Harding

Warren G. Harding by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Warren G. Harding’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Warren G. Harding: Twenty-Ninth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Warren G. Harding’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Warren G. Harding by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Warren G. Harding’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Warren G. Harding: Our 29th President by Gerry and Janet Souter presents an overview of Warren G. Harding’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

30. Calvin Coolidge

Calvin Coolidge by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Calvin Coolidge’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Calvin Coolidge: Thirtieth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Calvin Coolidge’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Calvin Coolidge by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Calvin Coolidge’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Calvin Coolidge: Our 30th President by Melissa Maupin presents an overview of Calvin Coolidge’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

31. Herbert Hoover

Herbert Hoover by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Herbert Hoover’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Herbert Hoover: Thirty-First President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Herbert Hoover’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Herbert Hoover by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Herbert Hoover’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Herbert Hoover: Our 31st President by Gerry and Janet Souter presents an overview of Herbert Hoover’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

32. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Nice Work, Franklin! by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain, illustrated by Larry Day presents an overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s life. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Make Your Mark, Franklin Roosevelt by Judith St. George, illustrated by Britt Spencer is about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s childhood. The book is broken into six chapters and focusses on his growing up as an only child in a wealthy family, his close relationship with his parents and his reaction to his father’s failing health, his transition to boarding school, and how politics and helping others became important to him. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Franklin D. Roosevelt by Grace Hansen presents an overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s life. At the back of the book is a “More Facts” section and a glossary. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-2.

Franklin D. Roosevelt by Wil Mara presents an overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s life. The short sentences, pronunciation instructions for difficult words, and simple explanations of new terms paired with the large font size make this a perfect book for new readers. This book is ideal for children in K-2.

Before Franklin D. Roosevelt Was President by Michael Rajczak presents an overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s life before his presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

Franklin D. Roosevelt by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Franklin D. Roosevelt: Thirty-Second President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Franklin D. Roosevelt by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Franklin D. Roosevelt: Our 32nd President by Melissa Maupin presents an overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Was Franklin Roosevelt? by Margaret Frith, illustrated by John O’Brien presents details about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

33. Harry S. Truman

Harry S. Truman by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Harry S. Truman’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Harry S. Truman: Thirty-Third President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Harry S. Truman’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Harry S. Truman by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Harry S. Truman’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Harry S. Truman: Our 33rd President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of Harry S. Truman’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

34. Dwight D. Eisenhower

A Picture Book of Dwight David Eisenhower by David A. Adler presents an overview of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s life and has photos of him and the people with whom he interacted. At the back of the book is a time line of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s life. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Dwight D. Eisenhower by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Dwight D. Eisenhower: Thirty-Fourth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Dwight D. Eisenhower by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Dwight D. Eisenhower: Our 34th President by Sarah Hansen presents an overview of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

35. John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy by Al Berenger gives an overview of John F. Kennedy’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about Kennedy: a time line, a map showing the locations of key events, a “People to Know” section featuring illustrations and a short paragraph about each featured person, and a “Did you know?” section with trivia facts. This book is idea for children in Pre-K-2.

Jack’s Path of Courage: The Life of John F. Kennedy by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Matt Tavares presents an overview of John F. Kennedy’s life. This book is ideal for children in K-4.

John F. Kennedy by Grace Hansen presents an overview of John F. Kennedy’s life. At the back of the book is a “More Facts” section and a glossary. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-2.

John F. Kennedy and the Stormy Sea by Howard Goldsmith, illustrated by Renné Benoit is a story about John F. Kennedy safely sailing his sister and himself through a storm and mentions how he saved his crew during World War II. At the back of the book is a time line of John F. Kennedy’s life. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-3.

Before John F. Kennedy Was President by Katie Kawa presents an overview of John F. Kennedy’s life before his presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

John F. Kennedy by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of John F. Kennedy’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

John F. Kennedy: Thirty-Fifth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of John F. Kennedy’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

John F. Kennedy by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of John F. Kennedy’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

John F. Kennedy: Our 35th President by Judith E. Harper presents an overview of John F. Kennedy’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Was John F. Kennedy? by Yona Zeldis McDonough, illustrated by Jill Weber presents details about John F. Kennedy’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

36. Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of Lyndon B. Johnson’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Lyndon B. Johnson: Thirty-Sixth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Lyndon B. Johnson’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Lyndon B. Johnson by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of Lyndon B. Johnson’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Lyndon Baines Johnson: Our 36th President by Melissa Maupin presents an overview of Lyndon B. Johnson’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

37. Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of Richard Nixon’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Richard M. Nixon: Thirty-Seventh President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Richard Nixon’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Richard Nixon by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of Richard Nixon’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Richard M. Nixon: Our 37th President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of Richard Nixon’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Was Richard Nixon? by Megan Stine, illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez presents details about Richard Nixon’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

38. Gerald R. Ford

Truth and Honor: The President Ford Story by Lindsey McDivitt, illustrated by Matt Faulkner presents an overview of Gerald R. Ford’s life up to when he assumed the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Gerald Ford by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of Gerald R. Ford’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Gerald R. Ford: Thirty-Eighth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Gerald R. Ford’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Gerald Ford by Megan M. Gunderson presents an overview of Gerald R. Ford’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Gerald R. Ford: Our 38th President by Sandra Francis presents an overview of Gerald R. Ford’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

39. Jimmy Carter

Hard Work, But It’s Worth It: The Life of Jimmy Carter by Bethany Hegedus, illustrated by Kyung Eun Han presents an overview of Jimmy Carter’s life focusing on his childhood, political career, and humanitarian work. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

Jimmy Carter by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Jimmy Carter’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Jimmy Carter: Thirty-Ninth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Jimmy Carter’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Jimmy Carter by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of Jimmy Carter’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

James Earl Carter: Our 39th President by Lori Hobkirk presents an overview of Jimmy Carter’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Is Jimmy Carter? by Joyce Milton, illustrated by David Stabler presents details about Jimmy Carter’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

40. Ronald Reagan

The Remarkable Ronald Reagan: Cowboy and Commander in Chief by Susan Allen, illustrated by Leslie Harrington presents an overview of Ronald Regan’s life through the dreams he had and achieved. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Ronald Reagan by Wil Mara presents an overview of Ronald Reagan’s life. The short sentences, pronunciation instructions for difficult words, and simple explanations of new terms paired with the large font size make this a perfect book for new readers. This book is ideal for children in K-2.

Before Ronald Reagan Was President by Therese M. Shea presents an overview of Ronald Reagan’s life before his presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

Ronald Reagan by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of Ronald Reagan’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Ronald Regan: Fortieth President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Ronald Regan’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Ronald Reagan by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of Ronald Reagan’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Ronald Reagan: Our 40th President by Cynthia Amoroso presents an overview of Ronald Reagan’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Was Ronald Regan? by Joyce Milton, illustrated by Elizabeth Wolf presents details about Ronald Regan’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

Ronald Reagan: Destiny at His Side by Janet and Geoff Benge presents a detailed overview of Ronald Reagan’s life in a chapter book format that reads like a novel. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

42. Bill Clinton41. George H. W. Bush

George H.W. Bush by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of George H. W. Bush’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

George Bush: Forty-First President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of George H. W. Bush’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

George H.W. Bush by Heidi M. D. Elston presents an overview of George H. W. Bush’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

George H. W. Bush: Our 41st President by Sandra Francis presents an overview of George H. W. Bush’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

42. Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton by Grace Hansen presents an overview of Bill Clinton’s life. At the back of the book is a “More Facts” section and a glossary. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-2.

Bill Clinton by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Bill Clinton’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Bill Clinton: Forty-Second President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of Bill Clinton’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

Bill Clinton by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of Bill Clinton’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

William Clinton: Our 42nd President by Ann Graham Gaines presents an overview of Bill Clinton’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

43. George W. Bush

George W. Bush by Wil Mara presents an overview of George W. Bush’s life. The short sentences, pronunciation instructions for difficult words, and simple explanations of new terms paired with the large font size make this a perfect book for new readers. This book is ideal for children in K-2.

George W. Bush by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of George W. Bush’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

George W. Bush: Forty-Third President by Mike Venezia presents an overview of George W. Bush’s life through simple text and comics. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-5.

George W. Bush by BreAnn Rumsch presents an overview of George W. Bush’s life. At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

George W. Bush: Our 43rd President by Burgan Michael presents an overview of George W. Bush’s life. At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

44. Barack Obama

Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Bryan Collier gives an overview of Barack Obama’s life up to when he won the 2008 presidential election. The story is presented by a mother who is explaining who Barack Obama is to her son. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

Barack Obama by Grace Hansen presents an overview of Barack Obama’s life (the book was published in 2016). At the back of the book is a “More Facts” section and a glossary. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-2.

Barack Obama: Out of Many, One, Revised Edition by Shana Corey, illustrated by James Bernardin gives an overview of Barack Obama’s life up to when he was inaugurated on January 20, 2009 (the book was published in 2009). It was revised to include his reelection. This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-3.

Barack Obama by Caroline Crosson Gilpin gives an overview of Barack Obama’s life up to when he was re-elected in November 2012 (the book was published in 2014). New terms are defined in short sentences and pronunciation guides are provided after large, unfamiliar words. The book also contains a “Cool Facts” section, time line of major events in Barack Obama’s life through 2012, multiple-choice review quiz, and picture dictionary of the terms defined throughout the book. This book is ideal for children in K-3.

Before Barack Obama Was President by Julia McDonnell presents an overview of Barack Obama’s life before his presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

Barack Obama by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of Barack Obama’s life through the end of his second term as president (the book was published in 2016). At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Barack Obama by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of Barack Obama’s life through the end of his second term as president (the book was published in 2021). At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Barack Obama: Our 44th President by Catherine Nichols presents an overview of Barack Obama’s life (the book was published in 2020). At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Who Is Barack Obama? by Roberta Edwards, illustrated by John O’Brien presents details about Barack Obama’s life in a chapter book format that is ideal for children in Grades 3-7.

45. Donald Trump

Donald Trump by Grace Hansen presents an overview of Donald Trump’s life up to his winning the 2016 election (the book was published in 2017). This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-2.

Before Donald Trump Was President by Ryan Nagelhout presents an overview of Donald Trump’s life before his presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-3.

Donald Trump by Tamara L. Britton presents an overview of Donald Trump’s life through the end of the 2020 election (the book was published in 2021). At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

President Donald Trump by Joanne Mattern presents an overview of Donald Trump’s life up to his inauguration on January 20, 2017 (the book was published in 2017). At the back of the book is a page of statistics about Donald Trump. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-4.

Donald Trump by Jill C. Wheeler presents an overview of Donald Trump’s life through the end of the 2020 election (the book was published in 2021). At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Donald Trump: Our 45th President by Ann Gaines Rodriguez presents an overview of Donald Trump’s life (the book was published in 2020). At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Donald Trump: Outspoken Personality and President by Jill Sherman presents an overview of Donald Trump’s life up to when he was elected on November 8, 2016 (the book was published in 2017). This book is ideal for children in Grades 4-8.

46. Joe Biden

Joey: The Story of Joe Biden by Jill Biden, illustrated by Amy June Bates presents an overview of Joe Biden’s life focusing on his childhood and leadership abilities. This book is ideal for children in K-4.

Joe Biden by Grace Hansen presents an overview of Joe Biden’s life up to his winning the 2020 election (the book was published in 2021). This book is ideal for children in Pre-K-2.

Joe Biden by Rachael L. Thomas presents an overview of Joe Biden’s life up to his winning the 2020 election (the book was published in 2021). At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 1-4.

Joe Biden by Rachael L. Thomas presents an overview of Joe Biden’s life up to his winning the 2020 election (the book was published in 2021). At the back of the book are four different sections with information about the presidency: office of the president, line of succession, benefits, and presidents and their terms. There is also a glossary of terms. This book is ideal for children in Grades 2-6.

Joseph Biden: Our 46th President by Ann Gaines Rodriguez presents an overview of Joe Biden’s life (the book was published in 2021). At the back of the book are a time line, glossary, and information about the U.S. Government — especially the presidency. This book is ideal for children in Grades 3-6.

Presidential Trivia Games

• Presidential Trivia Game for Pre-K, K, & 1st Grade
• Presidential Trivia Game for Grades 2-6 (Instructions and Board)
• Presidential Trivia Game for Grades 2-6 (Question Cards)

Songs of the Presidents in Order

• “U.S. Presidents Song for Kids – Washington to Biden – Learn the Presidents & Inauguration Year” (George Washington to Joe Biden)
• “US Presidents Song For Kids | All the Presidents of the United States of America in Order” (George Washington to Donald Trump)
• “Nursery Rhymes and Kids Songs | The 45 Presidents Song | Raggs TV” (George Washington to Donald Trump)
• “Animaniacs – The Presidents Song” (George Washington to Bill Clinton)

Bonus Writing Assignment

For a president-themed research and creative writing assignment for high schoolers, check out my blog post titled Presidents’ Day: Controversial Decisions in Hindsight.

Happy reading!

Katie

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Presidents’ Day: Controversial Decisions in Hindsight

Hello everyone and happy Presidents’ Day!

In our society, criticizing leadership has become the norm.  Maybe it always was.  If we look at any U.S. President, we will see that he had his share of critics and flaws.  It can be easy to say that we would have done a better job.  But is that really the case?

When I was in college, I took a wonderful history class about the Vietnam War.  The professor knew that most of us didn’t know anything about that war (I certainly didn’t), and he started off the semester by asking us not to read ahead or look up anything about the Vietnam War.  Then, whenever we reached a turning point in the history of the war, he gave us the information which would have been available to the population at that time and asked us to choose what we thought should happen.  We each kept a record of our choices.  Then, he told us what actually happened and the consequences.  It was humbling to see that without the gift of hindsight, I made a lot of the same mistakes as the people who actually made the decisions.

Writing Challenge

1. Choose a president (it can be one you know well or one you didn’t even realize was a president) and research his time in office.
2. Choose one of the big and/or controversial decisions he made and do a little research about the events surrounding that decision.
3. Write a journal entry as that president about the decision he made and his reasons for making it.  (Remember to limit yourself to the knowledge which the president had available to him at the time.)

Kindness Month Challenge

Write an e-mail to the president, your congressman/woman, representative, or a state or local official, and thank him/her for a decision they made that you approved of.  Remember, they hear plenty of requests and complaints, so why not make their day by saying “thank you”?

Happy writing!

Katie