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! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

An informative and visual guide to America’s highest office, this DK Eyewitness book explores the history of the White House and the presidents who have served in it. Written in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this beautiful visual reference book provides mini-biographies and trivia for budding historians, along with hundreds of photos that illustrate the lives of Presidents that shaped American history. Students and teachers alike will find intriguing facts in this comprehensive history book. Each president’s feature starts with their early lives and takes the reader through their political careers. Discover how they came into office and what happened after they won their presidential elections. Be an eyewitness to the history of the inhabitants of the White House through full-color photographs of famous paintings, campaign memorabilia, handwritten letters, and even historical artifacts belonging to each President. As the first person to be called the President of the United States, George Washington helped unite the colonies and win independence from King George of Great Britain. Learn about his revolutionary leadership and the forging of the Constitution. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union from the American Civil War, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase. The book includes a section of presidential speeches such as John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address and Ronald Reagan’s Evil Empire speech. Read about other 20th century presidents such George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and the first Black president Barack Obama. This new edition introduces America’s newest Commander-in-chief Joe Biden. The History of the US Presidents From George Washington to Joe Biden DK Eyewitness Books: Presidents uses a unique integrated format with text and pictures to give insight into the lives of the men that have held the highest position in the USA. Eyewitness educational books are a favorite for school-aged students, parents, and teachers alike. Inside this fascinating visual reference book: * Includes a feature on every American President in history – right up to Joe Biden * Presidential facts and trivia in bite-sized information that is easy to follow for younger readers * Hundreds of photos of famous artworks, historical artifacts, and handwritten letters * Includes a section on some of history’s famous American political speeches More from DK Books: For more interesting facts about American Presidents look for DK Books The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia. If you enjoy DK Eyewitness Books: Presidents there are over 170 Eyewitness titles to choose from, covering a large variety of topics. For more history reference books DK Eyewitness: Victorians, DK Eyewitness: Aztec, and DK Eyewitness: World War I – just a few of the titles available.