Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Political - Between May 18, 2012 and June 17, 2013.

A Boy Named FDR by Lou Fancher

2013-04-24T00:30:00-05:00

A Boy Named FDR How Franklin D. Roosevelt Grew Up to Change America
Written by Kathleen Krull
Illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher

Franklin D. Roosevelt was born into one of the wealthiest families in America, yet this ultimate rich kid grew up to do more for ordinary Americans than any other president. This appealing picture book biography shows how, from childhood on, FDR was compassionate, cheerful, determined, and enormously likable. Though he had private tutors as a young boy and later attended an elite boys' school, he played pranks and had down-to-earth fun just like any boy today.

Kathleen Krull's animated picture book biography focuses on FDR's childhood years through his entry as a young man into politics and his battle with polio. A summary of his achievements as president and a chronology of his life are included. The well-researched text and the evocative illustrations by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher provide an inspiring introduction to one of our greatest presidents.

Our Country's Presidents by Ann Bausum

2013-01-08T00:30:00-05:00

Our Country's Presidents All You Need to Know About the Presidents, From George Washington to Barack Obama
Written by Ann Bausum

Hardcover, 224 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Historical; Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Political; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - United States | $24.95 | January 8, 2013 | 978-1-4263-1089-8 (1-4263-1089-7)

Forty-four men have taken up the responsibilities of the Presidency as the nation has grown from its colonial infancy into a modern superpower. They've faithfully executed the duties of the President--waged war, signed treaties, addressed Congress, and established government offices. But their impact goes far beyond the bounds of their job description.

Each President has left his mark on the history of the United States and on the lives of the American people.

Our Country's Presidents is packed with information about America's leaders. Find out why George Washington gave up his life as a Virginia planter to lead a nation, and why John Tyler was nicknamed "His Accidency." Walk with the Presidents through wars, depressions, civil rights movements, and the race for space. Romp with the Garfield kids in a White House pillow fight and mourn with the nation over John F. Kennedy's assassination.

Eight all-new pages will contain exciting information and new images, and, of course, Election 2012, and a brand-new profile and photographic portrait of the new President (if applicable). In-depth text and historic images combine to make this volume the definitive family reference guide to the fascinating lives of the Presidents of the United States.

Our Country's Presidents by Ann Bausum

2013-01-08T00:30:00-05:00

Our Country's Presidents All You Need to Know About the Presidents, From George Washington to Barack Obama
Written by Ann Bausum

Hardcover Library Binding, 224 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Historical; Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Political; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - United States | $28.90 | January 8, 2013 | 978-1-4263-1090-4 (1-4263-1090-0)

Ladies and Gentlemen: the next President of the United States will soon be included within the pages of one of our perennial favorites. National Geographic Children’s Books will publish this fully revised and updated edition of Our Country’s Presidents in time for the Inauguration of our 44th head of state—the first Presidents reference book on the market after the election.

This president will follow in the footsteps of 43 predecessors who have assumed America’s greatest responsibility: these men have faithfully executed their duties—they have signed treaties, addressed Congress, brokered peace, and waged war. Each has left his own indelible mark on the history of the United States and on the lives of the American people.

Find out why George Washington gave up his life as a Virginia planter to lead the nation; why John Taylor was deemed "His Accidency"; walk with the presidents through wars, depressions, civil rights movements, and the space race; romp with the Garfield children in a White House pillow fight; and mourn with a nation for John F. Kennedy.

This timely update will offer fascinating and comprehensive profiles of all the presidents, timelines of their administrations, historic images, and features on important aspects of their terms. A fresh cover design and informative insight about our new leader will make this volume stand apart from all other contenders, and confirm its place as the definitive family reference guide to the fascinating lives of our leaders past and present.

Beyond Courage by Doreen Rappaport

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Beyond Courage The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust
Written by Doreen Rappaport

Hardcover, 240 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Holocaust; Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Political; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Situations - Violence | $22.99 | September 11, 2012 | 978-0-7636-2976-2 (0-7636-2976-6)

In a stirring chronicle, Doreen Rappaport brings to light the courage of countless Jews who organized to sabotage the Nazis and help other Jews during the Holocaust.

Under the noses of the military, Georges Loinger smuggles thousands of children out of occupied France into Switzerland. In Belgium, three resisters ambush a train, allowing scores of Jews to flee from the cattle cars. In Poland, four brothers lead more than 1,200 ghetto refugees into the forest to build a guerilla force and self-sufficient village. And twelve-year-old Motele Shlayan entertains German officers with his violin moments before setting off a bomb. Through twenty-one meticulously researched accounts — some chronicled in book form for the first time — Doreen Rappaport illuminates the defiance of tens of thousands of Jews across eleven Nazi-occupied countries during World War II. In answer to the genocidal madness that was Hitler’s Holocaust, the only response they could abide was resistance, and their greatest weapons were courage, ingenuity, the will to survive, and the resolve to save others or to die trying.
Extensive end matter includes:
- timeline of important events
- index
- pronunciation guide
- source notes
- maps integrated throughout text

George, Thomas, and Abe! by Donald Cook

2012-08-28T00:30:00-05:00

George, Thomas, and Abe! The Step into Reading Presidents Story Collection
Written by Frank Murphy and Martha Brenner
Illustrated by Richard Walz and Donald Cook

Trade Paperback, 160 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Presidents & First Families (U.S.); Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Beginner; Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Political | $7.99 | August 28, 2012 | 978-0-449-81288-4 (0-449-81288-X)

This collection features three of our most popular biographies: Washington, the stoic general with a soft spot for animals; Jefferson, the brilliant statesman who was a foodie at heart, and Lincoln, the absentminded lawyer whose compassionate caseload foretold his presidency. Beginning readers will learn about little-known, illuminating events in the earlier years of these extraordinary men and how, long before entering the White House, they lived lives filled with intelligence, courage, and kindness--the hallmarks of a great president.

George, Thomas, and Abe! by Donald Cook

2012-08-28T00:30:00-05:00

George, Thomas, and Abe! The Step into Reading Presidents Story Collection
Written by Frank Murphy and Martha Brenner
Illustrated by Richard Walz and Donald Cook

eBook, 160 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Presidents & First Families (U.S.); Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Beginner; Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Political | $7.99 | August 28, 2012 | 978-0-375-98144-9 (0-375-98144-6)

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Political - Between May 18, 2012 and June 17, 2013.

A Boy Named FDR by Lou Fancher

A Boy Named FDR How Franklin D. Roosevelt Grew Up to Change AmericaWritten by Kathleen Krull Illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher

Our Country's Presidents by Ann Bausum

Our Country's Presidents All You Need to Know About the Presidents, From George Washington to Barack ObamaWritten by Ann Bausum

Our Country's Presidents by Ann Bausum

Our Country's Presidents All You Need to Know About the Presidents, From George Washington to Barack ObamaWritten by Ann Bausum

Beyond Courage by Doreen Rappaport

Beyond Courage The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the HolocaustWritten by Doreen Rappaport

George, Thomas, and Abe! by Donald Cook

George, Thomas, and Abe! The Step into Reading Presidents Story CollectionWritten by Frank Murphy and Martha Brenner Illustrated by Richard Walz and Donald Cook

George, Thomas, and Abe! by Donald Cook

George, Thomas, and Abe! The Step into Reading Presidents Story CollectionWritten by Frank Murphy and Martha Brenner Illustrated by Richard Walz and Donald Cook

A Boy Named FDR How Franklin D. Roosevelt Grew Up to Change America
Written by Kathleen Krull
Illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher

Our Country's Presidents All You Need to Know About the Presidents, From George Washington to Barack Obama
Written by Ann Bausum

Our Country's Presidents All You Need to Know About the Presidents, From George Washington to Barack Obama
Written by Ann Bausum

Beyond Courage The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust
Written by Doreen Rappaport

George, Thomas, and Abe! The Step into Reading Presidents Story Collection
Written by Frank Murphy and Martha Brenner
Illustrated by Richard Walz and Donald Cook

George, Thomas, and Abe! The Step into Reading Presidents Story Collection
Written by Frank Murphy and Martha Brenner
Illustrated by Richard Walz and Donald Cook