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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 33
Language
English
Description
The former president offers a candid journey through the defining decisions of his life and presidency, discussing the 2000 election, 9/11, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and Hurricane Katrina, as well as his decision to quit drinking, discovery of faith, and relationship with his family.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this biography, Jon Meacham chronicles the life of George Herbert Walker Bush. Drawing on President Bush's personal diaries, on the diaries of his wife, Barbara, and on extraordinary access to the forty-first president and his family, Meacham paints an intimate and surprising portrait of an intensely private man who led the nation through tumultuous times.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
This biography introduces readers to George H.W. Bush, including his early political career and key events from Bush's administration, including the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, the Persian Gulf War, and the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included.
Author
Publisher
Twelve
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"As chief of staff, Jean Becker had a ringside seat to the never-boring story of George Herbert Walker Bush's life post-presidency, including being at his side when he died and subsequently facing the challenge-and great honor-of being in charge of his state funeral. Full of heart and wisdom, THE MAN I KNEW is a vibrant behind-the-scenes look into the ups and downs of heading up the office of a former president by one of the people who knew him best....
Author
Language
English
Description
"In this powerful new collection of oil paintings and stories, President George W. Bush spotlights the inspiring journeys of America's immigrants and the contributions they make to the life and prosperity of our nation. The issue of immigration stirs intense emotions today, as it has throughout much of American history. But what gets lost in the debates about policy are the stories of immigrants themselves, the people who are drawn to America by its...
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
This biography introduces readers to George W. Bush including his early political career and key events from Bush's administration including the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Iraq War, and Hurricane Katrina. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included.
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Born into a political dynasty, Jenna and Barbara Bush grew up in the public eye. As small children, they watched their grandfather become president, and just twelve years later they stood by their father's side when he took the same oath. In Sisters First, Jenna and Barbara take readers on a revealing, thoughtful, and deeply personal tour behind the scenes of their lives, as they share stories about their family, their unexpected adventures, their...