This leveled reader book is a great resource for introducing young readers to our government and the way it works. It reflects the new government leaders taking office in 2009 (Barack Obama).

The president of the United States has one of the hardest jobs in the world. This leveled reader book describes how the president manages the government, works with Congress, and deals with leaders of other countries. Readers will also learn about some of the presidents who have helped shape history.

This leveled reader uses easy-to-understand language to explain important concepts that are closely tied to the social studies curriculum, and content correlates to NCSS and state standards. Each title includes a glossary, an index, and sources (books and websites) for further research and information.

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