Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. The Executive BranchLeading the NationSeries: The Federal GovernmentBy Mark Thorburn DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews How is the president chosen? What are the president’s duties? Who runs the nation if the president gets sick? These are just a few of the questions author Mark Thorburn answers in his book THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH: LEADING THE NATION. Also explained are the origins of the presidency, the daily workings and structure of the executive branch, its relationship to the rest of the government, and examples from history that highlight the various roles our presidents have played.Publication Date: 01/01/2008Copyright: 2008Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 6–upAge Level: 11–upLC Number: 2007020645Dewey: 351.73FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-1-59845-060-6$36.60$27.45 "The author has provided a wealth of information on a topic that has been both well-researched and well-documented."Association of Region XI School Libraries"The texts . . . are well researched and informative . . . web addresses will be useful for those who want additional information."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2008"This book would be a good resource for a wide range of readers."Children's LiteratureSee all reviews Loading… Other books in The Federal Government 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 1 Loading… Reviews"These books are great introductions to the topics – they are easy to read . . . This series shows how nonfiction print can be used in tandem with web resources."Book Buzz, December 2010"This book would be a good resource for a wide range of readers."Children's Literature"The texts . . . are well researched and informative . . . web addresses will be useful for those who want additional information."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2008"The author has provided a wealth of information on a topic that has been both well-researched and well-documented."Association of Region XI School Libraries". . . a timely addition . . ."Delaware County Library System, May 30, 2008" Written in an easy-to-read format . . ."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, September 2008 Library Bound Book: 978-1-59845-060-6 List Price: $36.60 Discount Price: $27.45 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble