Eyewitness Presidents

Become an eyewitness to America’s history with a look at the leaders who have held its highest office in this visual and informative guide

The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations.

This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the US presidents. Children aged 9+ will learn all about their early lives and political careers, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more.

Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on the US presidents, you can expect to find:

• A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and “eyewitness” accounts from experts in the field.
• A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text.
• A collectible poster revealing facts and photographs from the book.

SI Eyewitness Presidents introduces children to fun facts and iconic speeches, as well as presidential libraries, homes, and national parks. Children can discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase.

Engage with eye-opening visuals, including maps, photographs, and personal artifacts that illustrate the war's impact on soldiers and civilians alike. This all-encompassing guide is packed with facts, diagrams, and statistics and is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning.

So, what’s new?

Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Explore the series!

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