Gerald R. Ford

thirty-eighth president, 1974-1977

Plot

- Fans of Venezia's highly praised artist biography series will be drawn to this new series.- Author presents the lives of U.S. presidents in an entirely fresh way with his unique format--a blend of casual prose, historical reproductions, and amusing original illustrations.- Special sales potential in historical museums and in schools to celebrate Presidents' Day.Grades K-4 Social Studies StandardsPower, Authority, & Governance: VI- Distinguish among local, state, and national government and identify representative leaders at these levels such as mayor, governor, and president.Civic Ideals and Practice: X- Identify key ideals of the United States' democratic republican form of government, such as individual human dignity, liberty, justice, equality, and the rule of law.- Recognize that a variety of formal and informal actors influence and shape public policy.