Traces the life of Brigham Young, from his Vermont childhood to his rise as the leader of the Mormon Church.

Highlights the life of the thirty-fifth President.

A brief biography of the seventh president of the United States.

Traces the life and achievements of the Virginian who wrote the Declaration of Independence and served as the third president of the United States.

Recounts events in the life of George Washington which focus on his fondness for animals.

Presents the life story of the first president of the United States.

A biography of Revolutionary War general and first President of the United States, George Washington, focusing on his use of spies to gather intelligence that helped the colonies win the war.

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...