WARREN G. HARDING: AMERICA'S 29TH PRESIDENT (ENCYCLOPEDIA IN THANE

Historic portraits; photos of primary source documents; quotations from primary sources. Extensive backmatter with information at-a-glance: historic timeline; glossary; and Table of Presidents with photos from George Washington to G.W. Bush. Table includes dates of birth, death, and when each president took office and left office. Fast facts of historical events that include the "who," "when," "why," "where," and "outcome" of the event. Fast facts on the presidents and first ladies. Map shows which part/s of America became states during the president's term/s in office. National Social Studies Standards: Grades 5-8 Power, Authority, & Governance: - provides the life stories of representative American leaders - identifies basic features of the U.S. political system - describes how government powers are acquired, used, and justified - describes how governments respond to forces of unity and diversity - explains conditions that contribute to conflict and cooperation within the U.S. and with other nations Civic Ideals and Practices: - examines origins and influence of democratic-republican ideals--human dignity, liberty, justice, equality, the rule of law - explores the roles of public opinion, citizen action, and political actors in shaping public policies