Essential Book of Presidential Trivia »

“I want everyone to know about the history of the United States and about important political events and issues and how they work.”
–Noah McCullough, age ten, 2032 presidential hopeful

Noah McCullough may just be this country’s youngest presidential historian ever–and in this delightful volume he gives us hours of entertainment with an illustrated tour of America’s forty-three presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush. The political whiz kid famed for his appearances on “The Tonight Show” offers up brief bios and fun facts about our nation’s leaders, as well as trivia questions such as

• Which president could write Greek with one hand and Latin with the other at the same time?
• What do the first president born in Connecticut and the last president born in Massachusetts have in common?
• Which president was a Pulitzer Prize winner?

Confident about your prez-smarts? Take Noah’s Ultimate Presidential Trivia Quiz and see where you stand. Forget your p’s and q’s; know your stars and stripes. If you love your country, you will love The Essential Book of Presidential Trivia.

School Library Journal

Adult/High School-Ten-year-old Noah McCullough wants "everyone to know about the history of the United States and about important political events and issues and how they work." A future presidential hopeful and one of the country's youngest historians, he has compiled a book of trivia sure to please the most reluctant readers. Every chapter contains a brief bio about one of the presidents along with a section of facts that ask, "Did you know?" The fun doesn't stop there-a final quiz and an answer key are included. The book is very approachable, and students will relate to the fact that McCullough is a child. Perhaps the best part is the fact that the volume is perfect for browsing as well as research. Whimsical black-and-white drawings of the presidents preface each chapter.-Erin Dennington, Chantilly Regional Library, Fairfax County, VA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.