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20+ Books for Presidents' Day

Teach students about past presidents, the election process, the White House, and the national holiday with these hand-picked Presidents' Day books.

By Scholastic Editors
January 10, 2024

Presidents' Day is a great opportunity to build your students' knowledge of American history and spark interest in social studies and civics. 

This national holiday was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington's birthday. We now celebrate it on the third Monday of every February to honor all U.S. Presidents — from the past to the present — who have held the nation's highest office. 

This year, Presidents' Day lands on February 19. Celebrate with this selection of 20+ fiction and nonfiction titles to incorporate in your lesson plan. 

Packed with historic facts, trivia questions, and plenty of information about our presidents, these titles are a great way to bring U.S. history alive in your classroom — and may even inspire your students to run for office one day!

Shop books for Presidents' Day below! You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store

Non-Fiction Titles

Paperback Book

Abraham Lincoln

Grades Pre-K - 1
$2.99$3.99
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With simple, lyrical text and bold, kid-friendly illustrations, this book introduces Abraham Lincoln to the youngest readers. 

Paperback Book

This Little...: This Little President

Grades K - 2
$3.71$4.95
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Bright colors and cheerful rhymes introduce important people throughout history with short, one-page biographies.

Hardcover Book

Bobby: A Story of Robert F. Kennedy

Grades K - 5
$14.24$18.99
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Lyrical and evocative text by Deborah Wiles (Countdown, Revolution, Anthem, and Kent State) brings the story of Robert F. Kennedy to life, with breathtaking illustrations by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh.

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Fly Guy Presents: The White House

Grades 1 - 3
$4.49$5.99
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It's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going to the White House. 

$3.71$4.95
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Learn all about George Washington, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the historians of tomorrow!

Paperback Book

So, You Want To Be President?

Grades 1 - 7
$6.71$8.95
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From the embarrassment of skinny-dipping John Quincy Adams, to the escapades of Theodore Roosevelt's children, to the heroic recovery of John Kennedy's crew, Judith St. George shares the backroom facts, the spit-fire comments, and the comical anecdotes that have been part and parcel of America's White House.

$5.24$6.99
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When Washington took office, no one knew what the president's job should be, or how the country should be run! During his two terms, Washington set the standard for the office and helped shape our democracy. He will always be remembered.

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Lincoln was a self-educated man who rose to the highest office in the land. He held the nation together during the Civil War and pushed for the end of slavery in America. He will always be remembered.

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This series of engaging, in-depth books introduces readers to the men who have led our country since its very first days.

Paperback Book

Scholastic Book of Presidents 2020

Grades 4 - 6
$5.99$7.99
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This easy-to-read book offers mini biographies and fun facts about each president's accomplishments in the Oval Office and beyond, accompanied by photographs and lists of key events.

Fiction Titles

Board Book

Future President

Grades Pre-K
$6.74$8.99
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Future Baby is an adorable board book series that takes a playful peek into an assortment of powerful careers and shows little ones how their current skills match up with the job at hand.

Paperback Book

Presidents' Day

Grades K
$5.96$7.95
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For Presidents' Day, the students in Mrs. Maoff's class know just how to celebrate: by putting on a play about prominent figures in American history, including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

$4.49$5.99
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Clifford is running for President...of the Birdwell Island dog park! Emily Elizabeth needs to put up a candidate for a class project, so of course she nominates the Big Red Dog who's always a big winner!

$5.24$6.99
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It's a special week at Treetop Elementary because it's time to choose a class president! Eva is excited because she loves to make choices and vote for things! Who will win the big vote to become president of the class?

Paperback Book

If I Ran for President

Grades 1 - 3
$6.71$8.95
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A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to run for president. 

Paperback Book

Grace for President

Grades 1 - 3
$5.21$6.95
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In this timely story, author Kelly DiPucchio not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system, but also teaches them the value of hard work, courage, and independent thought - and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders.

Paperback Book

Abe Lincoln's Dream

Grades 1 - 4
$5.96$7.95
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From the bestselling author Lane Smith comes a funny, touching tale about the legacy of America's greatest president.

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John, Paul, George & Ben

Grades 1 - 5
$6.50
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This book is a humorous look at five founding fathers of the United States of America when they were children. 

Hardcover Book

Those Rebels, John and Tom

Grades 3 - 5
$13.49$17.99
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A brilliant portrait of two American heroes.

Paperback Book

George Washington's Socks

Grades 4 - 5
$5.24$6.99
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When five kids take a walk along Lake Levart late one night, a mysterious wooden rowboat beckons them aboard. As if in a trance, they all step inside. But what they don't realize is that this enchanted boat is headed backward in time, to the time of George Washington. 

With his friend as campaign manager and his former babysitter as running mate, 12-year-old Judson Moon sets out to become President of the United States.