Books in Look-It-Up Books series

Entertaining, up-to-the minute, and easy-to-use, The Look-It-Up Book of Presidents features a short, lively biography of every president from George Washington through the winner of the 2012 presidential election, plus a chapter on Election 2000--the "year of the chad." It includes concise descriptions of the major events, issues, and achievements of each administration, and is fully illustrated in black and white with engravings, cartoons, and photographs. In-print and updated after every presidential election since 1968, it's an easy-to-use, affordable alternative to hardcover home reference books like National Geographic's Our Country's Presidents at $24.95. An invaluable resource that the whole family will turn to again and again, The Look-It-Up Book of Presidents is American history in a nutshell.

Entertaining, up-to-the minute, and easy-to-use, The Look-It-Up Book of Presidents features a short, lively biography of every president from George Washington through the winner of the 2012 presidential election, plus a chapter on Election 2000—the "year of the chad." It includes concise descriptions of the major events, issues, and achievements of each administration, and is fully illustrated in black and white with engravings, cartoons, and photographs. In-print and updated after every presidential election since 1968, it's an easy-to-use, affordable alternative to hardcover home reference books like National Geographic's Our Country's Presidents at $24.95. An invaluable resource that the whole family will turn to again and again, The Look-It-Up Book of Presidents is American history in a nutshell.

How did early explorers navigate? Who was the first human to reach outer space? When did the first person reach the North Pole? Kids can find the answers to these questions and many more in this easy-to-use family reference book! Packed with important facts, The Look-It-Up Book of Explorers features 40 concise, exciting accounts of explorers from around the world and throughout time, from the Vikings to the astronauts! Illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, this book makes it easy for kids to explore!Praise for As Far as the Eye Can Reach:“Kimmel’s work is a well written, lively account for young readers.”—Kirkus Reviews

How did early explorers navigate? Who was the first human to reach outer space? When did the first person reach the North Pole? Kids can find the answers to these questions and many more in this easy-to-use family reference book! Packed with important facts, The Look-It-Up Book of Explorers features 40 concise, exciting accounts of explorers from around the world and throughout time, from the Vikings to the astronauts! Illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, this book makes it easy for kids to explore!Praise for As Far as the Eye Can Reach:“Kimmel’s work is a well written, lively account for young readers.”—Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

Entertaining, up-to-the-minute, and easy-to-use, The Look-It-Up Book of the 50 States is an affordable family reference to each state of the union. Illustrated throughout with photographs, drawings, and maps, it provides a concise history of each state from the time it was first explored to the present day–as well as information on places to visit, wildlife, natural resources, and fun facts.

Using the same time-proven, easy-to-use format as THE LOOK-IT-UP BOOK OF PRESIDENTS, thenew LOOK-IT-UP BOOK OF FIRST LADIES features brief, lively biographies of the women whohave helped to shape the face of our nation—from Martha Dandridge Custis Washington to HillaryRodham Clinton to the first First Lady of the new millennium. Includes a foreword written by formerFirst Lady Rosalynn Carter.S. A. Kramer is the author of many nonfiction books for young readers. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Using the same time-proven, easy-to-use format as THE LOOK-IT-UP BOOK OF PRESIDENTS, thenew LOOK-IT-UP BOOK OF FIRST LADIES features brief, lively biographies of the women whohave helped to shape the face of our nation—from Martha Dandridge Custis Washington to HillaryRodham Clinton to the first First Lady of the new millennium. Includes a foreword written by formerFirst Lady Rosalynn Carter.S. A. Kramer is the author of many nonfiction books for young readers. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Entertaining, up-to-the-minute, and easy-to-use, The Look-It-Up Book of the 50 States is an affordable family reference to each state of the union. Illustrated throughout with photographs, drawings, and maps, it provides a concise history of each state from the time it was first explored to the present day–as well as information on places to visit, wildlife, natural resources, and fun facts.

A newly revised edition of a backlist favorite! This inexpensive,high-quality reference book that children have turned to for more than 20 yearsnow contains a completely revised chapter on Bill Clinton, plus a brand-newchapter on the winner of the 1996 presidential election! Middle-graders canfind out the answers to such questions as: When and why was the White House seton fire? Which president appears on the $5,000 bill? And who served only onemonth in office? All 42 presidents are arranged chronologically with shortbiographical sketches, exciting you-are-there action photos, cartoons, andcampaign memorabilia. It's American history in a nutshell.