Every president started out as a kid. From George Washington to Barack Obama, ev
ery person who grew up to become the most powerful man in America began life as
a very short, mostly powerless little boy. They got into fights, struggled with
their schoolwork, pranked their teachers, and infuriated their parents just like
any other kid.
Kid Presidents features 25 captivating true stories from the
childhoods of United States presidents. While other presidential biographies sho
w how presidents clawed their way to the White House, this one will show how the
y made it through recess. Each of these stories sheds some light on the kind of
men and leaders these kid presidents grew up to be.