Our Country's Presidents, 2024 Edition

A Complete Encyclopedia of the U.S. Presidency

Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2024 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely must-have reference.

National Geographic presents the 45 individuals who have led the U.S. in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference.

Key features include: 
  • New foreword from Sharon McMahon, author of the New York Times best seller The Small and the Mighty and host of the award-winning podcast Here's Where It Gets Interesting
  • Information about the 2024 election results
  • Comprehensive profiles of all the former presidents along with timelines and descriptions of crucial events during their terms 
  • Thematic spreads covering a variety of topics from the history of voting rights and the impeachment process to White House traditions and the career paths that led to the presidency   
  • Full-page portraits, famous quotes, and fascinating facts to help kids get to know each leader 
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Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2024 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely must-have reference.

National Geographic presents the 45 individuals who have led the U.S. in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference.

Key features include: 
  • New foreword from Sharon McMahon, author of the New York Times best seller The Small and the Mighty and host of the award-winning podcast Here's Where It Gets Interesting
  • Information about the 2024 election results
  • Comprehensive profiles of all the former presidents along with timelines and descriptions of crucial events during their terms 
  • Thematic spreads covering a variety of topics from the history of voting rights and the impeachment process to White House traditions and the career paths that led to the presidency   
  • Full-page portraits, famous quotes, and fascinating facts to help kids get to know each leader 

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National Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world
through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events, and a website, and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. This book and series is created by National Geographic contributors, including researchers, photographers, content experts, and educational specialists. View titles by National Geographic

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