So You Want To Be President?
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Which president was the tallest? Heaviest? Oldest? Which ones went to college? Played sports? Were in the military? Which were handsome? Homely? Dishonest? A look at the facts and foibles of the 43 Presidents of the United States. Based on the Caldecott Medal-winning book by Judith St. George. Narrated by Stockard Channing.
Media Details
Runtime: 27 minutes 13 seconds
- Topic: Literature, Social Science
- Subtopic: Children's Literature, Political Science
- Grade/Interest Level: 2 - 6
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- Release Year: 2002
- Producer/Distributor: Weston Woods Studios
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