George H.W. Bush: Presidents and Patriots (History Maker Bios)

by Catherine A. Welch

Overview

True or False? Before George H.W. Bush became the 41st U.S. president, he worked as a spy.

False! George wasn’t a spy, but he did serve as head of the Central Intelligence Agency. That group finds out about activities in other countries. Sometimes it uses spies.

• During World War II, his fighter plane was shot down over the ocean.
• He is one of only two presidents whose son also became president.
• Before becoming president, he owned an oil business, served as a congressman, and worked in the United Nations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781435101654
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	07/26/2008
Series:	History Maker Bios Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.36(w) x 8.38(h) x 0.16(d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years