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Speaking of America : United States Presidents and the words that changed history / Jared Cohen ; illustrated by Vivian Shih.

Cohen, Jared, 1981- (author.). Shih, Vivian, (illustrator.).

Summary:

In Speaking of America, the meaning and historical impact of quotes from the first forty-five American presidents are illuminated with wit and warmth. Full of fascinating facts that take listeners behind the scenes of American history, this captivating nonfiction book shows how US presidents have used their words to encourage, explain, assert, and defend--while equipping future leaders with the knowledge that they too have the power to change the world.-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781665922265
  • ISBN: 1665922265
  • Physical Description: 102 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm.
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2024]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8 up Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Subject: Presidents > United States > Quotations > Juvenile literature.
Speeches, addresses, etc., American > Juvenile literature.
United States > Politics and government > Quotations, maxims, etc. > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Quotations.
Informational works.
Biographies.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 12 of 19 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Caswell County Public Library.

Holds

  • 2 current holds with 19 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Gunn Memorial Public Library J080.973 COH (Text) 34621991260657 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -