"Follow the early lives and political careers of the US presidents and see how they came into office, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase"--

Presidents' Day was begun as a holiday to honor George Washington, the first president of United States. The holiday has since been expanded to celebrate the lives and achievements of all of America's commanders-in-chief. Accessible bilingual texts explain the holiday's origins and offer fun facts about the holiday and its honorees. Photographs illustrate both the history behind the holiday and the contemporary celebrations of it.

A simple introduction to why we celebrate Presidents' Day.

"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to Presidents' Day"--Provided by publisher.

Burns explores the legacy of each of America's presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. Each two-page spread covers the basic facts of the era, the man, and an important aspect of his presidency.

The third Monday in February is a time to honor the presidents of the United States. This book discusses the origins of Presidents' Day and offers young readers creative ways to celebrate the fun of this patriotic day. Celebrations in the United States are diverse and exciting. Through lively illustrations and reader-friendly text, this series explores some of our best-known patriotic, religious, and traditional holidays-including the roots, traditions,...

The third Monday in February is a time to honor the presidents of the United States. This book discusses the origins of Presidents' Day and offers young readers creative ways to celebrate the fun of this patriotic day. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Margaret Truman, daughter of the thirty-third president of the United States, presents an inside look at the history and secrets of the White House, and reveals what it is like to live in one of the world's most famous homes.

Introduces Presidents' Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.