Not-so-great presidents Commanders in Chief

"Despite the power and responsibility that comes with the oval office, the president of the United States is only human--and far from perfect. While some suffered just a few minor mishaps, others are remembered for leaving behind much bigger messes. In the newest installment in the Epic Fails s...

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Main Authors: Slader, Erik (Author), Thompson, Ben, 1980- (Author)
Other Authors: Foley, Tim, 1962- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Roaring Brook Press, [2019]
Edition: First edition.
Series: Epic fails.
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Summary: "Despite the power and responsibility that comes with the oval office, the president of the United States is only human--and far from perfect. While some suffered just a few minor mishaps, others are remembered for leaving behind much bigger messes. In the newest installment in the Epic Fails series, explore the lives, legacies, and failures of some of our country's not-so-great presidents"--
Physical Description: 151 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Audience: Grades 4 to 6.
Ages 8-12.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-146) and index.
ISBN: 9781250150608
1250150604
9781250150592
1250150590
Author Notes:

Erik Slader is the creator of "Epik Fails of History" a blog (and podcast) about the most epic fails... of history. With Ben Thompson, Erik is the coauthor of the Epic Fails book series, including The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving Into History and Race to Space: Countdown to Liftoff .

Ben Thompson is the author of eleven books on various awesome historical subjects including the Guts & Glory series, and has appeared on television programs for the History Channel, Discovery, and the American Heroes Channel. He has written for Cracked, Fangoria, Soldier of Fortune, and The American Mustache Institute , currently owns four swords (if you count a letter opener shaped like Glamdring the Foe-Hammer), and can occasionally beat the Star Wars Trilogy arcade game with a single quarter.