Presidents: Fandex Family Field Guides | 
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| Author: Steven M. L. Aronson
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Category: Book
List Price: $9.95
Buy Used: $0.53
You Save: $9.42 (95%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 58638
Format: Box Set
Media: Cards
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 4.1 x 0.9
MPN: 11203
ISBN: 0761112030
Dewey Decimal Number: 973
UPC: 019628112033
EAN: 9780761112037
ASIN: 0761112030
Publication Date: January 10, 1998
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Condition: This fandex has some wear and tear.
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Product Description
Bringing the world of Presidents to your fingertips, Fandex presents a chronological field guide to all 43 of America's chief executives. Which president served two non-consecutive terms? Which president also served as chief justice of the Supreme Court? Who was in office during the Teapot Dome Scandal, and who endured the childhood nickname "Useless?" From the historic Founding Fathers (three of whom died on the Fourth of July) to the 19th-century forgettables (Fillmore, Tyler, Pierce et al.) to our current leadership, Presidents lets you finally get it straight. 51 die-cut cards Full color throughout Knowledge at your fingertips For the whole family Measures 10.5" by 4"
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 Fun with History July 23, 2008
I love how this is such a groovy conversational piece as well as a great reference tool. During these political times, it's really fun to cross reference the boiled down facts about a President from these cards, with the books, The Secret LivesSecret Lives of the U.S. Presidents, and Secret Lives of the First Ladies: What Your Teachers Never Told You About the Women of the White House. It gives an in depth look at our first families.
This Fandex collection is great! I love the 50 States (Fandex Family Field Guides) too!
I'm a Fan of this Fandex set! April 24, 2008
15 out of 19 found this review helpful
It was William Howard Taft who served as chief justice of the Supreme Court, Warren G. Harding who was president during the Teapot Dome Scandal, and Ulysses S. Grant who grew up with the nickname 'Useless'. All these facts, and more, are found in this Presidents: Fandex Family Field Guide.
This is a beautiful set and well-worth the 9.95 it sells for.
Each card has a beautiful die-cut portrait. The dates of the presidency are included as well as the Vice President's name and the First Lady's name. Every card has a surprisingly thorough bio. Of course, due to space constraints, not everything is listed here. However, many facts are included and those facts definitely whet one's appetite for more information.
Did you know that Franklin Pierce's classmate was Nathaniel Hawthorne? Or, that Herbert Hoover emerged from retirement in 1946 to distribute food supplies to the poor? I didn't know these facts and I didn't know that Rutherford B Hayes undertook the reform of the appalling conditions of mental hospitals (while governor).
In addition to the President cards, there are also cards that give a bit of data on each Vice President. So, in just a second or so, I can find out that Garret A Hobart (VP to McKinley) was a New Jersey lawyer and banker, that he was a 12-year member of the Republican National Committee, and that he died in office. There is also a clear, but small, portrait next to each VP synopsis.
All in all, this is a great set and fun to read. It's very high quality and, although geared to children, is interesting and informative for adults, as well.
Too, too awesome! March 28, 2008
My grandson, Cody, had just written a report on Abraham Lincoln. He had gotten a small fandex from Chick Filet and wanted more, so...to Amazon we went.
He loves it. He had to take it to school and show it off he was so proud of it. These things are marvelous!
 A neat way to learn March 26, 2008
My son, who is almost two years old, loves these things. We collected our deck from a Chick-fil-a promotion. One day he became interested in them. He pointed to each president and I told him the name. Soon he was bringing them to me at night to go through them at bedtime. Now he knows all of them! Of course, he'll probably forget them as time goes on, but it's been neat to see his mind work. I wish they were a bit sturdier, but nothing paper really lasts with a two year old. At least I know I can order another set if I have to.
I've found them pretty interesting as well. My only (minor) complaint is that I'd prefer the president's bios to have more facts and real detail. Some of them have vague, meaningless sentences in the descriptions such as "He always tried to do what was best for his country."
Favored by RR wives as a favor. January 3, 2007
I used these favors as part of a packet of patriotic theme items when the Railroad wives I was entertaining visited the Washington DC monuments and memorials as my guests. Of all the items in the "goodie bag" it got the most attention. Most said it had a nostalgic feel and also was helpful to them to have this information in such an attractive form. Some said they would share it with their children for their education; but most valued it for their own use. This type of publication has a specific use and is not complete in its information content; but is seems to be factual and not at all controversial or political. I recommend it highly.
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