"The president plays an important role in the United States-and with the roles many powers also come many responsibilities. Here, readers will learn about the job of the U.S. president and the history of the role, along with facts about people whove held the job. Did you know that the 40th president was a famous movie star? Or that the 18th president once got a speeding ticket in a horse-drawn buggy? Graphic organizers provide more fun facts and important details, and photographs make the text even more immersive"--.