The Buck Stops Here: The Presidents of the United States - Hardcover

Provensen, Alice

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 006024786X ISBN 13: 9780060247867

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1990

Synopsis

Detailed pictures present both personal and political facts about the Presidents of the United States and some historical events occurring during their terms.

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Review:

"Like all the best nonfiction, Provensen's work should tempt readers to further research. Yet the book is also a treasure in itself; no matter how often one mines its informational gems, its riches are not depleted. The Buck Stops Here has all the feel of an immediate classic."--Publishers Weekly
"Children will be pleased to make the acquaintance of the forty-one U. S. presidents in this large format book in which so much delights the eye and intellect that each page encourages encore perusals."--SLJ
"This is a book to drive a young mind to a lifetime's love affair with our country's history."--Christopher Buckley, Washington Post

Like all the best nonfiction, Provensen s work should tempt readers to further research. Yet the book is also a treasure in itself; no matter how often one mines its informational gems, its riches are not depleted.The Buck Stops Herehas all the feel of an immediate classic. Publishers Weekly
Children will be pleased to make the acquaintance of the forty-one U. S. presidents in this large format book in which so much delights the eye and intellect that each page encourages encore perusals. SLJ
This is a book to drive a young mind to a lifetime s love affair with our country s history. Christopher Buckley, Washington Post"

About the Author:

Alice Provensen and her husband, Martin, won the Caldecott Medal for "The Glorious Flight." She currently lives in San Clemente, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 006024786X
• ISBN 13: 9780060247867
• Binding: Hardcover