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James Monroe: Fifth President, 1817-1825 (Getting to Know the Us Presidents)

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- 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, entertaining original illustrations, and historical images- Special sales potential in historical museums and in schools to celebrate Presidents' Day.- Photo captions include listing of where famous works of art can be viewed.National Social Studies Standards: Grades K-4Power, Authority, & Governance: VI- e. Distinguish among local, state, and national government and identify representative leaders at these levels such as mayor, governor, and presidentCivic Ideals & Practices: X- a. 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- f. Recognize that a variety of formal and informal actors influence and shape public policy