Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President.

Describes the life of the twenty-sixth president of the United States, from his sickly youth through his varied career as rancher, author, and politician.

Follows the life of Jimmy Carter, including his childhood, education, employment, political career, and term of presidency.

Examines the early life of George W. Bush, his career as a businessman and governor of Texas, the controversial election of 2000, and his first year in office as president of the United States.

Presents the life of Ronald Reagan, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career.

Recounts the childhood of the man who was President during the Civil War.

Presents the life of John Quincy Adams, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career.

Our first president has become an icon, but Washington the man has always remained a mystery, even today. Already a national hero in his early twenties-well before his presidency-George Washington revealed himself not only as a strong leader, but also as a pragmatic, skilled, and modest politician. Here is the full story of the life of George Washington, told with the help of quotes from his voluminous correspondence and accounts from his peers. Adler...

The United States has only one chief executive -- the president -- who serves as both the country's head of state and head of government. In this volume, young historians will read about the jobs of the president at home and abroad, in times of peace and in times of war. Readers will also learn about the history of the presidency, what it takes to get elected president, the transfer of power from one president to the next, the vice presidency, and...