So You Want to be President? | 
 enlarge | Author: Judith St. George
Creator: David Small
Publisher: Philomel
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 58584
Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 56
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.2
ISBN: 0399251529
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.099
EAN: 9780399251528
ASIN: 0399251529
Publication Date: July 3, 2008
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Tired of books about the presidency that present themselves as history books? Author Judith St. George--along with Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator David Small--has created a book about the presidency that's serious fun. The basic theme is that anyone can be president: a fat man (William Howard Taft) or a tiny man (James Madison), a relative youngster (Teddy Roosevelt at 42) or oldster (Ronald Reagan at 69). Presidential hobbies, sports, virtues, and vices all get a tongue-in-cheek airing, perfectly matched by Small's political-cartoon style of caricature painting. It's fun, but the underlying purpose is clearly serious: to remind kids that the American presidents have been a motley group of individuals, not a row of marble busts. Ironically, that message makes the presidency far more interesting (and appealing) than it seems in some of the more traditional books. There's a factual addendum at the back giving all the dates and names, with a one-line bio for each past-president. (Ages 8 and older) --Richard Farr
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For a limited time only, and just in time for the election! Dont miss the deluxe paperback version of the Caldecott Medal winning classic, fully updated with current facts on all our presidents. The timing could not be more perfect with the election coming up. From Washington to Lincoln, from Nixon to Clinton catch up with all your favorite (and not-so-favorite) presidents as the nation prepares to elect our next. An excellent addition to any classroom library, now at a lower price.
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 Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children August 15, 2008
Forty-two men with various credentials, talents, sizes, and interests have served as President of the United States. This fascinating and informative book takes us on a whirlwind tour of some of the more unusual quirks and interesting features of the nation's presidents since George Washington first assumed the role. For such a big job, some presidents were quite small in stature (James Madison measured five feet four inches and weighed only one hundred pounds) and came from modest backgrounds (Andrew Johnson could not read until he was fourteen, and several men held jobs as farmers and teachers before becoming President). Just as the presidents left different legacies and made varying contributions, they also had different hobbies and lifestyles. James Monroe spent buckets of money on lavish decor for the White House, while William Harrison began each day with a walk to market and a basket on his arm.
The new edition of this 2000 Caldecott Medal winner is a must-read for its noteworthy facts and amusing caricatures. Woven in are some important economics lessons about jobs, human resources, and the economic role of government. So You Want to Be President? adds a realistic perspective to the achievements of previous presidents by drawing attention to their backgrounds, shortcomings, and antics.
 A good book for the junior readers interested in presidents February 8, 2008
A good book for the junior readers interested in presidents. An easy read and enjoyable for the younger reader.
How Come All the Presidents are Boys? July 12, 2007
This was my granddaughter's comment as she read this book. It got her thinking about sexism and politics. She was familiar with Hillary Clinton and her campaign. I'd say this is a great book for elementary school aged kids.
Great Book for All Ages June 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I feel that this is a great book for all ages. It is full of interesting facts about past Presidents. The book points out some good things and some bad things about being the President. I think that kids would be interested in this book because it gives real life details of some past Presidents that most kids can relate to. They may find that they have things in common with some of these past Presidents. This would be a great book to read around election time and on President's Day. It is a fun book to be enjoyed by all.
So you want to be president February 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Firstly I think you should read the book So You Want To Be President because it's a funny informing book.
Here are some good things about being president: If you are the president you are going to have a swimming pool, bowling alley, and a movie theatre. The President never has to take out the garbage. In the book there is a story about George H.W. Bush. As a boy George had to eat broccoli. When he grew up, He became president. That was the end of broccoli. Presidents don't have to eat yucky veggies.
Here are some bad things about being President: You have to wear lots of clothing. One of the president named William McKinley wore a frock coat, vest, pin striped trousers, stiff white t-shirt, black satin tie, gloves in his button hole everyday! Another thing is that you have to be polite. And you have lots and lots of homework!
I think you should read this book because it tells you lots of facts and some are funny and some are serious.
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