U.S. presidents : truth and rumors

U.S. presidents Truth and rumors

Sean Price

Book - 2010

"Labels common stories about former U.S. presidents as fact or fiction and teaches readers how to tell the difference between truth and rumors"--Provided by publisher.

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Subjects
Presidents > History > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
Presidents > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Published
Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press c2010.
Language
English
Main Author
Sean Price (-)
Other Authors
Eldon Doty (illustrator)
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
ISBN
9781429639521
  • Fact and Fiction in the White House
  • Did George Washington have wooden Chompers?
  • Did Washington throw his money around?
  • Did John Quincy Adams give an interview while naked?
  • Was Andrew Jackson's parrot potty-mouthed?
  • Did Martin Van Buren give us "OK"?
  • Did Abraham Lincoln write the Gettysburg Address in a rush?
  • Is Lincoln buried under the Lincoln Memorial?
  • Did Teddy Roosevelt give us teddy bears?
  • Did John F. Kennedy have a secret marriage?
  • Was Gerald Ford a fashion model?
  • Was Jimmy Carter attacked by a rabbit?
  • Fact or Fiction?: How to Tell the Difference
  • Glossary
  • Read More
  • Internet Sites
  • Index
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 2-5-Readers of this series will hone their ability to separate fact from fiction as they explore a famous sunken ship, the possibility of a mummy in Disneyland, George Washington's "wooden teeth," and ghosts of Civil War soldiers. Each chapter poses a question, such as "Did the Hope diamond sink Titanic?" or "Did John Quincy Adams give an interview while naked?" The stories are quickly discussed, evidence is considered, and a verdict reached. Each book contains a smattering of facts as well as a concluding exercise in detection. This method, along with eye-catching illustrations, reproductions, and photos, will allow these books to succeed brilliantly in grabbing the attention of even the most reluctant readers. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

Did John Quincy Adams give an interview while skinny-dipping? Stories, myths, and rumors surrounding nine United States presidents, from Washington to Carter, are examined in order to test their veracity. Facts are then presented that either confirm or refute the story; readers are encouraged to think critically about sources. Cartoon illustrations further enliven the volume. Reading list. Glos., ind. Copyright 2010 of The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.

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