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Basher History: US Presidents: Oval Office All-Stars Paperback – January 12, 2021

by Dan Green (Author), Edward Widmer (Author), Simon Basher (Illustrator)
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Basher's U.S. Presidents shows you the nation's leaders as you've never seen them before! Every president, from George Washington to Joe Biden, winner of the 2020 election, has an individual entry and speaks directly to the reader. Often humorous, these lively and enlightening articles bring history to life.

Meet James Monroe, known as the "Last Cocked Hat" because he pranced around in an outdated wig, hat, and breeches! Learn more about "Uncle Jumbo" (better known as Grover Cleveland): the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Find out how Ronald Reagan helped end the Cold War. Quirky facts add interest. Did you know that John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator? That Teddy Roosevelt (and his whole family) could walk on stilts? Or that Lyndon B. Johnson had worked as an elevator operator? Read this book, and you'll soon be on personal terms with every single US Head Honcho to date.

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    10 - 14 years
  2. Print length
    128 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 6
  5. Lexile measure
    970L
  6. Dimensions
    7 x 0.45 x 7 inches
  7. Publisher
    Kingfisher
  8. Publication date
    January 12, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    0753476614
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0753476611
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Dan Green is a freelance science writer and editor who consulted on Basher's previous book for Kingfisher, The Periodic Table.

Artist and designer Simon Basher has fun playing in the world of contemporary character design. Inspired by a love of simple line work and a rich color palette, his characters fill the gap between edgy manga and the cuteness of Hello Kitty. He lives in England.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kingfisher (January 12, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0753476614
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0753476611
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 970L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.45 x 7 inches
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    Dan Green is a London-based writer and editor with an amazing ability for science communication. He is the Editor of The Week Junior's brand new Science+Nature magazine. His award-winning books include Rebel Science and Basher Science, and have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

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    Simon Basher is a British illustrator and designer.

    He is best known for creating and illustrating a series of books that make science and other topics accessible. The Basher Science series has sold over 4 million copies worldwide.

    His book catalog includes The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, Rocks and Minerals, Planet Earth, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Punctuation, and Astronomy.

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Melanie Shelton
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart non-fiction that appeals to reluctant readers without talking down to them
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2016
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I bought this when my son (4th grade) didn't know who Barack Obama was in Cub Scouts.
A lot of presidential biographies for 4th-6th are long and dry. However, some of the books for younger children focus on memorable biographical details (like Jackson's wheel of cheese, Lincoln's top hat, Washington's false teeth) but not anything about their Presidency.
The Basher history is easy to read and memorable, but still covers the historical significance of each President. Each section is a first person statement from the President, but in modern casual speech (think Hamilton—real history in a hip-hop vernacular). There are bullet points for memorable firsts, and each president has a picture with mnemonic clues (birthday cake, teddy bear, musical instruments). Also, there's a poster to help with memorization. There's formal portraits in the back with dates and demographics.
The book just has one page per president, but doesn't shy away from difficult issues like forced relocation of Native Americans, slavery and civil rights, and bribery scandals. It doesn't dwell either. It covers Clinton without going into inappropriate detail:
"I ruined my image with my . . . ahem . . . way with the ladies. Seedy scandals surfaced and I was accused of lying about one of them under oath. I was impeached and, although the I was acquited, my reputation payed a price."
Bill O'Rielly has a blurb on the back cover. However, the book talks positively about FDR's social programs and how they helped the country recover from the Depression. This is the popular version of US history taught in American public schools, but some conservative parents may have a problem with it.
I'm impressed with all the Basher books I've read. They appeal to reluctant readers but don't dumb their material down in the slightest. Their coverage is impressive, and there's enough meat in the book to go back to over and over again.
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Gretchels
5.0 out of 5 stars My kid loves it
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
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And now, he has a head filled with facts on history. Such a win when I purchased this
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C. Cresta
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic books
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2014
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we found our 1st Basher book in Ho Chi Minh City airport 2 years ago & bought it for our son to take on holiday. Boy, he loved it so much we have bought almost every other book ever written in the series because not only does he love them, but also his little sister! They are now 8 & 10 years old and have so much fun while they learn...we thoroughly recommend all of these great little books.

This book is up to date (ending with Obama!) and I'll be using it to brush up on American presidents if/when I apply for US citizenship. Basher knows how to make learning fun!
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E L W
5.0 out of 5 stars Book for everyone
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022
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Great for kids and adults.
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Maggie W
5.0 out of 5 stars Basher Books are wonderful!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016
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this book is a great introduction to the u.s. presidents. Each page gives a few facts about the president and describes some of the things he accomplished during his term. My 9 year old son has really taken an interest in the presidents because of this book. History is not his favorite subject so I'm always looking for ways to keep it interesting and fun. This is one of many "basher books" we have gotten. Every one of these books has been thoroughly enjoyed by my sons.
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Braggmama3
4.0 out of 5 stars The book you’ll receive has been updated to include the current guy in the White House.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019
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My son loves all of the Basher books he’s read. I think they are well done and make complex info very accessible to younger readers. My son has been asking for a book about the US Presidents. I was happy to find this one in particular because as advertised it only went up through President Obama. Disappointed to open the package today and see the book sent to me includes the current guy. Meh.
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for my 6 year old
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2017
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Wonderful book for my 6 year old. Perfectly written, illustrated and informative without being too overwhelming for a child. I would say this book would be one that would take my 6 year old into middle school, as the information will grow with him as he grows. He can take the more simple information for what he needs, and then comprehend the entirety of the book as he gets older.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for budding historians!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021
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Who said History can't be fun!!
The kids loved the book and now they know more about Presidents than the parents.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good outline of how each president fared in office
Reviewed in Japan on August 24, 2017
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Regardless of whether he was good or bad, or overbearing or modest, each president looks adorable. It was a fun read.
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Mrs S.C. Coleman
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Presidents book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2013
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Bought this for my son to add to his collection. A different type of book compared to the rest of the Basher series but he really enjoyed. I thought the drawings of the Presidnets were unusual but really fun. My son liked all the strange facts about the Presidents!
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