The United States presidents

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John F. Kennedy

Explores the life and achievements of John F. Kennedy and examines how he led the country during his time as president. Features full-color and black-and-white photographs and a glossary.

James K. Polk

Explores the life and political career of James K. Polk and outlines his many accomplishments during his term as president of the United States. Features full-color illustrations and a glossary.

James Buchanan

Explores the life and political career of James Buchanan and outlines his many accomplishments during his term as president of the United States. Features full-color illustrations and a glossary.

James A. Garfield

Explores the life and political career of James A. Garfield and outlines his many accomplishments during his term as president of the United States. Features full-color illustrations and a glossary.

Harry S. Truman

Biography of thirty-third U.S. President Harry Truman. Discusses his Missouri childhood, his entry into politics, actions on domestic and foreign affairs and World War II, and his return home at the end of his term. Includes a glossary, index, and web resources for further information.

Grover Cleveland

Explores the life, accomplishments, and legacy of U.S. president Grover Cleveland. Features color and black-and-white illustrations, presidential facts, a timeline, and a glossary.

George Washington

Explores the life, accomplishments, and legacy of U.S. president George Washington. Features color and black-and-white illustrations, presidential facts, a timeline, and a glossary.

George W. Bush

Provides a basic biography of President George W. Bush and discusses his two presidential terms. Lists Bush's cabinet members, the branches of government, the presidential line of succession, and all the past presidents.

George H.W. Bush

Explores the life and achievements of George H. W. Bush and examines how he led the country during his time as president. Features full-color photographs and a glossary.

Franklin Pierce

Presents a brief biography of U.S. President Franklin Pierce, the fourteenth president, discussing how he came to office in the 1850s and struggled to hold a nation together, divided by slavery, before Abraham Lincoln took over.

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