Presents an assortment of facts about the qualifications and characteristics of U.S. presidents, from George Washington to Bill Clinton.

In theory, there are only two qualifications needed to run for President of the United States: you should be 35 years of age and a natural born U.S. citizen. But what else does one need to be a contender? Whether you're an elephant or a donkey, or whatever animal may be associated with an independent candidate, this book is the key to finding out if you're cut out for the job. &break;&break;So You Want to Be President? Takes you from choosing your party affiliation, through the primaries and ultimately to the general election. Along the way quizzes, tests and obstacles test your presidential mettle. In the back of the book is a handy scorecard for readers to track their progress toward 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

After seeing the president's cavalcade, Betty Lou decides that she would like to be president when she grows up.

Brief lives of each of the United States presidents.

This new version of the Caldecott-winning classic by illustrator David Small and author Judith St. George is updated with current facts and new illustrations to include our forty-second president, George W. Bush. There are now three Georges in the catalog of presidential names, a Bush alongside the presidential family tree, and a new face on the endpaper portraiture. Hilariously illustrated by Small, this celebration by St. George shows us the foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-two men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world. Perfect for this election year--and every year!

With sidebars on historical presidential gaffes, favorite vacation spots, andmore, this book teaches readers the nuts and bolts of what to do if they wakeup one day in the Oval Office.

A timely new title in the I Want to Be... series. "The I Want to Be series provides young readers with some exciting opportunities to think... an attractive choice for beginning readers... Recommended." -- Library Media Connection Through real-life photographs and easy-to-understand text, the books in the popular I Want to Be... series tell young readers what's involved in a particular job: the background and skills that are required, and the activities that take place daily. In I Want to Be President, young readers find out what it takes to be President of the United States. For example, the President has to work with many different people and make speeches. In addition to explaining the job of the President of the United States, I Want to Be President looks at what is involved in becoming the president of a classroom. Special attention is given to the campaign and voting processes. Like the other books in this series, I Want to Be President helps children understand the importance of doing a job well. This book is perfect for reading alone, with a parent or in group story times. It is certain to spark questions and discussions.

"This is LIFE, people! You've got air coming through your nose! You've got a heartbeat! That means it's time to do something!" announces Kid President in his book, Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome. From YouTube sensation (75 million views and counting!) to Hub Network summer series star, Kid President—ten-year-old Robby Novak—and his videos have inspired millions to dance more, to celebrate life, and to throw spontaneous parades. In his Guide to Being Awesome, Kid President pulls together lists of awesome ideas to help the world, awesome interviews with his awesome celebrity friends (he has interviewed Beyoncé!), and a step-by-step guide to make pretty much everything a little bit awesomer. Grab a corn dog and settle in to your favorite comfy chair. Pretend it's your birthday! (In fact, treat everyone like it's THEIR birthday!) Kid President is here with a 240-page, full-color Guide to Being Awesome that'll spread love and inspire the world.

The 14 children in this illustrated book have the kind of values and behavior that could lead them to be candidates for the presidency.