Horn, Geoffrey M

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The presidency

2003
An introduction to the presidency that explains what the president's job is at home and abroad, in times of peace and war, and discusses the history of the presidency, what it takes to get elected president, the transfer of power from one president to the next, and life in the White House.

The Constitution

2004
Discusses the United States Constitution, including how it was written, how it became law, and the historical context of its content. Includes the text of the original seven articles of the document.

The cabinet and federal agencies

2004
Primary source documents, biographical sketches, easy-to-understand charts and graphs, time lines, and glossaries help describe the structure and responsibilities of the Executive Branch of the United States government.

The Bill of Rights and other amendments

2004
Describes several major amendments to the Constitution, the amendment process, and the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.

Environmental engineer

2010
Examines the career of environmental engineer, discussing the skills and requirements needed to do the job, featuring facts about job outlook, education, training, and salaries, and including on-the-job profiles, sidebars, and photographs.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

2006
Presents a short biography of NASCAR racing champion, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and describes his childhood, early racing career, and how he was able to overcome the tragic death of his father in 2001to carry on his legacy.

Bob Dylan

2002
Presents a brief biography of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, describing his childhood, his musical achievements, collaborations, and his legacy.

FBI agent

2009
Describes what it is like to be an FBI agent, discussing the skills and requirements of FBI careers, with on-the-job profiles, sidebars, a fact file, photographs, and sources of additional information.

John McCain

2009
Examines the life and career of John McCain, a lifelong military man and politician who became the nominee of the Republican Party in the 2008 presidential election.

Congress

2003
A color-illustrated overview of the U.S. Congress that covers its creation, its parts, how bills become law, and famous legislation and congressional inquiries. Also includes reference tables, a time line, a glossary, and a further-reading list.

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