{"product_id":"9781401304140","title":"The Seven-Day Scholar: The Presidents: Exploring History One Week at a Time","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\"A bite of history a day, all year long . . .\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlawless storytelling, expert research, and intriguing, one-page essays make \u003cem\u003eThe Seven-Day Scholar: The Presidents\u003c\/em\u003e perfect for history buffs. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Presidents\u003c\/em\u003e addresses formative moments in the lives of the presidents, crucial political decisions, little-known facts, and insights into the intriguing individuals Americans have selected to lead our country. Each chapter includes seven related narrative entries-one for each day of the week. The book explores many fascinating facts and issues about the presidents, including: Did Washington really enjoy dancing? Why did President Jefferson avoid speaking in public? Why did Lincoln crack down on civil liberties? Why did Eisenhower fight \u003cem\u003eagainst\u003c\/em\u003e big defense budgets? How responsible was Reagan for the end of the Cold War? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs well as covering each president, the book includes chapters on the Best and Worst Writers and Speakers; Most Controversial Elections; Scandals; Most Controversial Foreign Policy Decisions; The Peacemakers; First Ladies; The Best and Worst Presidents; and more. Entries also include follow-up resources where curious readers can learn more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders can sweep through the book from beginning to end, or use it as a reference book, periodically exploring topics and presidents in which they are interested.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hachette Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47180415369456,"sku":"9781401304140","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781401304140_p0.jpg?v=1763714195","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781401304140","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}