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Move over, Benedict Arnold . . .Oh to be sure, America''s first traitor is one of the 101 bastards you will find in this one-of-a-kind account of bad guys in Washington. But compared to some of the gross misconduct in this frighteningly funny history book, well, let''s just say he''s in good company. This page-turner of a potboiler reveals all the dirtiest little secrets readers never learned in history class. From illegitimate children (we thought Grover Cleveland was too boring to have sex) and illicit trysts (Warren G. Harding in the White House phone booth with his secretary) to turncoats (make up your own mind about Daniel Ellsberg) and traitors (General Wilkinson, aka a Spanish secret agent), you will discover all the dirt worth dishing since the founding of Jamestown.The Book of Bastards - because what you don''t know about the history of our great nation can make you laugh and cry!

One hundred fifty years after his death, Abraham Lincoln remains one of America''s most fascinating, brilliant, and visionary leaders. He''s idolized as a hero, a legend, and even a secular saint. In this engaging, intelligent book, you will learn about more than just his savvy political skills and Civil War power plays, including: How Lincoln escaped death more than once as a childWhy the Lincolns kept goats at the White HouseHow John Wilkes Booth''s brother saved Lincoln''s sonWho tried to rob Lincoln''s graveHonest Abe--because what you didn''t know will surprise you!

Discover the man behind the myth.One hundred fifty years after his death, Abraham Lincoln remains one of America''s most fascinating, brilliant, and visionary leaders. He''s idolized as a hero, a legend, and even a secular saint. But what about the real man behind the stone monument?In this engaging, intelligent book, you''ll learn about more than just his savvy political skills and Civil War power plays. 101 Things You Didn''t Know about Lincoln reveals other little known details of his personal and professional life, including:How Lincoln escaped death more than once as a childWhy he once used a chicken bone to argue a court caseWhy the Lincolns kept goats at the White HouseWhen and why he grew that beardHow John Wilkes Booth''s brother saved Lincoln''s sonWho tried to rob Lincoln''s graveFilled with these and other offbeat facts, 101 Things You Didn''t Know about Lincoln is sure to fascinate, whether you''re a newcomer to Lincoln legend and lore, or a hardcore history buff!

Learn everything you need to know about the Presidents of the United States from George Washington to George W. Bush with The Everything Kids’ Presidents Book.Did George Washington really cut down his father’s cherry tree? Who was the last president to have facial hair? Which US president had a country’s capital city named after him? Which president earned the nickname, “His Accidency?” With The Everything Kids’ Presidents Book, you’ll be at the head of your class after learning about the lives, legacies, and impact that our country’s forty-four leaders had on the history of the United States. Filled with fun facts, trivia, and 30 puzzles, The Everything Kids’ Presidents Book introduces you to everyone from our first president, George Washington, through George W. Bush. Learning about the people who shaped the history of our country has never been so much fun!