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Meet forty-five dynamic women -- from Martha Washington to America's newest first lady. Here is a captivating, photo-filled guide to the extraordinary women who have made their mark on the White House, and the nation. Eyewitness First Ladies explores the second hardest job in America--and the forty-five exceptional women who did it. Filled with stunning, full-color photographs of personal mementos, family pictures, and campaign memorabilia, this is an engaging visual tour of U.S. History, as seen through the eyes of America's first ladies. See Dolly Madison's snuffbox, Mary Todd Lincoln's mourning cape, Edith Wilson's tiara, Eleanor Roosevelt's writing desk, and Pat Nixon's party favors. Learn about the part Martha Washington played in the American Revolution, why the White House can be both a palace and a prison, how Frances Harding won her husband's campaign, and of the scandal that haunted Rachel Jackson. Discover why Jackie Kennedy won an Emmy Award, which president's wife was the first to attend cabinet meetings, the first lady who was suspected of treason, and much much more.
Series: DK Eyewitness Books
Hardcover: 72 pages
Publisher: DK Children; Pck Wal Ha edition (December 29, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756649420
ISBN-13: 978-0756649425
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.4 x 11.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #281,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #90 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > U. S. Presidents & First Ladies #110 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Political #235 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Women
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
I ordered this book to read myself and then pass on to my six-year-old grandson. I showed it to him when it arrived and he immediately wanted me to read it to him. The book has so much information about the first ladies that one normally might never know. Also, the poster in the back of the book will be great for hanging in his room when he is studying history in school. I highly recommend this book.
I love the DK books for my 5th/6th grade gifted classroom. I have about 60 of them and they are excellent nonfiction books. Most have AR levels from about 6.0-9.0 and have 1 AR point.Fabulous pictures, great information in such a succinct book, and the kids love them.
My 7 year old daught is very interested in first ladies. She loves this book. It gives a good overview of each first lady and has nice pictures.
The book is full of interesting facts that are a bit short, but lots of fun. It comes with a poster and a cd of clip art.
A lot of great information about the First Ladies. I love the layout and great pictures. Would highly recommend for your collection of presidential reading!
Bought as a gift for grandchild. Read thru it myself prior to giving it as present and can't believe how much information is presented in such clear and easy statements.
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