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Hail to the Chief: The American Presidency
Product Code: 63929 ISBN: 978-0-88106-392-9 Binding Information: Hardcover Ages: 6 - 9 Grade Highest: 4th Grade Lowest: 1st Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 Although we know the president of the United States as the person who runs the government of our nation, do we know what the responsibilities of the president actually are? And, do we understand what effect his actions have? Hail to the Chief: The American Presidency investigates the office of the presidency and its power. It details how this job was inaugurated, how it has changed over time, and why the person in this position is considered one of the most important and powerful leaders in the world. Examples of presidential actions and orders include every president from George Washington to Bill Clinton. Unique because of its thematic exploration of the presidency, rather than the people who have held the job, Hail to the Chief: The American Presidency is a significant and fascinating introduction to the mechanics of the American government.
Alan Witschonke's bold portraits and sweeping depictions of the circumstances that have made the American presidency a notable and compelling subject for the entire world will capture the interest of young readers. Hail to the Chief: The American Presidency brings vividly into focus all the exciting details of the office of the President of the United States.  If you like this book, you'll like: Also Available As:
Binding Information: Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-88106-393-6 Availability: In stock. Price: $7.95 Reviews The Horn Book - July 31, 2000
Double-page spreads with separate topic headings explore the history and function of the American presidency. The author couples a general introductory paragraph with a brief sampler of facts that serves to amplify the initial information provided. While not especially illuminating, the book is still helpful. Strong full-page illustrations accompany the text.
Boston Sunday Herald - October 31, 2000
What does the president do? Hail to the Chief:The American Presidency by Don Robb answers this question and many more. Full of interesting facts and gorgeous illustrations, this book does a wonderful job of explaining the presidency, using past presidents to illustrate its points.
School Library Journal - March 1, 2001
An introduction to aspects of the presidency and some of the men who have held the position. Fourteen double-page spreads examine such themes as the responsibilities of the chief executive as stated in the Constitution; "Enforcing the Laws"; and "Getting Elected." Each subject is introduced with a specific example of a president, such as Abraham Lincoln in "Leaders in War." Two brief paragraphs that relate some facts about his presidency and his position in the Civil War are followed by one-to-two line mentions of other presidents in a similar role, e.g., George Bush in the Persian Gulf. Opposite each informational page is an illustration of the lead subject against colorful background images of the event mentioned. (Lincoln is shown before a soldier with a torn flag, a slave picking cotton, a figure representing General Grant.) A combination index/list of presidents (with their terms of office, party affiliations, and birth and death dates) is included. Unfortunately, the rudimentary information offered won't be enough to satisfy report writers and the text is not as engaging as Judith St. George's more personal So You Want to Be President? (Philomel, 2000).
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