presidents

Contains a graphic novel-style biography of the life and exploits of President Abraham Lincoln.

Provides an introduction to the office of President of the United States, looks at how presidents are chosen, describes the work done by the U.S. President, and profiles Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama.

An illustrated biography of Barack Obama that discusses his parents, childhood, education, work in Chicago, accomplishments throughout his political career, as well as his victorious 2008 presidential campaign against Senator John McCain.

A brief biography of the Virginia farm boy who grew up to lead the American army in the Revolutionary War and become the first president of the United States.

A brief biography of the sixteenth president, known as a wise and compassionate man and an eloquent speaker, whose determination helped preserve the Union during the Civil War.

In a remote mountain village every boy who turns thirteen must face a ritual hunt known as the Trial. Oskari, who cannot stand to be alone in a forest and whose ceremonial bow is too big for him, sets out on his hunt and sees an eerie blue light that he thinks is an alien, but realizes it is the President of the United States, whose plane was sabotaged and crashed and is running for his life.

The president makes sure everybody follows the laws. They are responsible for keeping the federal government moving. But what do you know about this important office of government? Explore presidential powers, see how those powers are balanced, and meet the cabinet that helps the president do their important work. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!.

A biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the thirty-second president of the United States, discussing his formative years, the influence of his mother, his relationship with his wife Eleanor, his leadership during the Great Depression and World War II, and his legacy.

"Four decades after Ronald Reagan's landslide win in 1980, Jimmy Carter's one-term presidency is often labeled a failure; indeed, many Americans view Carter as the only ex-president to have used the White House as a stepping-stone to greater achievements. But in retrospect the Carter political odyssey is a rich and human story, marked by both formidable accomplishments and painful political adversity. In this deeply researched, brilliantly written account, Kai Bird expertly unfolds the Carter saga as a tragic tipping point in American history. As president, Carter was not merely an outsider, but an outlier. He was the only president in a century to grow up in the heart of the Deep South, and his born-again Christianity made him the most openly religious president in memory"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the life and career of President Woodrow Wilson, focusing on his foreign and domestic policies during the Progressive era.