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President's Day

Books

by Judith St. George: So You Want to Be President?

The foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-two men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world.
by Gibbs Davis: Wackiest White House Pets

Describes the various kinds of pets, including grizzly bears and alligators, kept at the White House by various presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush.
by Kenneth C. Davis: Don't Know Much About the Presidents

Here's your chance to learn about the presidents' inaugurations and important political achievements, as well as their nicknames, hobbies and even what kind of foods they did (and did not) eat.

To find more books and materials search the library catalog:
Presidents--United States--Biography--Juvenile Literature

PBS Kids Democracy Project: http://pbskids.org/democracy/

Discover how the government effects your everyday life. Apply to be president for a day.
President's Day: http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/presday.html

Activities and information about U.S. Presidents.
President's Day: http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/presidents.html

Information about U.S. Presidents from World Almanac.
Multnomah County Library Homework Center: http://www.multcolib.org/homework/presidents.html

Links to presidents and first ladies of the U.S.