Social Studies Thematic Text Set 3rd-5th by Ben Davies https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6 Our Presidents en-us 2018-12-06 20:26:46 UTC 2023-04-16 21:16:30 UTC hello@padlet.com I am Abraham Lincoln davies0351 https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312031418 By Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

This is a great book to convey the importance of things like kindness, while also effectively giving historical information on our 16th president.


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This is a great read that begins to introduce students to our first president, George Washington, before he was the president, while serving as General of the continental army.


]]> 2018-12-06 20:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312033348 davies0351 https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312034552 2018-12-06 20:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312034552 So You Want to Be President davies0351 https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312035890 By Judith St. George, illustrated by David Small

This is a great book to use while discussing U.S. History in a social studies class, as it shows the responsibilities of the president and shows how our presidents have come in all shapes and sizes.


]]> 2018-12-06 20:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312035890 davies0351 https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312036757 2018-12-06 20:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312036757 Grover Cleveland, Again! davies0351 https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312037638 By Ken Burns, illustrated by Gerald Kelley

In this fantastic, best selling children's book Ken Burns discusses the accomplishments and short comings of the presidents throughout history.


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In this award winning story, children learn about all Thomas Jefferson and his strong stance for a nation built around agriculture. 


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This book brings to life Teddy Roosevelt. Conservationist, hunter, family man, and politician, Teddy Roosevelt commanded the respect and admiration of many who marveled at his energy, drive and achievements.

]]> 2018-12-06 21:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312042279 davies0351 https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312047428 2018-12-06 21:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312047428 The Remarkable Ronald Reagan: Cowboy and Commander in Chief davies0351 https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312049159 By Susan Allen, illustrated by Leslie Harrington

This book gives a look at Reagan's  life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a shoe salesman, to his years in Hollywood, his service in WWII, his life as a rancher, and the culmination of his political career in the Oval Office.


]]> 2018-12-06 21:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312049159 davies0351 https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312049690 2018-12-06 21:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312049690 A Picture Book of Dwight D Eisenhower davies0351 https://padlet.com/davies0351/hzieuv0hwit6/wish/312051094 By David A. Adler

This wonderful children's book details the life of the World War II general and thirty-fourth president of the United States, Dwight Eisenhower.


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