Describes the childhood, education, employment, and political career of the energetic man who served as the twenty-sixth president of the United States.

"Describes Andrew Jackson's actions during the War of 1812 and the Trail of Tears"-- President and war hero. Slave owner and Indian killer. Andrew Jackson has been called many names throughout history. But who was the real Andrew Jackson? Explore Jacksons life leading up to the Trail of Tears. Then decide for yourself whether he was a hero or a villain.

Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States.

Shares wacky and engaging facts about many of our nation's leaders, traces the history and powers of the presidency, and offers insight into the job's daily routines, benefits, and challenges.

Profiles the early life, career, family, and contributions of the fifth president of the United States.

Traces the life of the Virginia politician, American diplomat, and United States president and examines the domestic and foreign issues dominating his career.

Examines the childhood, political career, and other activities of the twenty-ninth president of the United States.

Examines the childhood, political career, and other activities of the thirty-fourth president of the United States.

Offers readers an inside look into the life of Betty Ford and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about how she encouraged women to look after their health and how she fought for equal rights. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.