"This biography introduces readers to Millard Fillmore including his early political career and key events from Fillmore's administration including the Compromise of 1850 and the Treaty of Kanagawa. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information." -- Publisher's website.

The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life shines through in this portrait of a truly great American president. From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life shines through in this portrait of a truly great American president. KADIR NELSON illustrated two Caldecott Honor Books: Moses and...

A clear-sighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history.

Who was Abraham Lincoln? A boy who only had a year of schooling? A practical joker? One of the greatest presidents ever? All of the above! Find out more about the real Abraham Lincoln in this illustrated biography.

"This biography introduces readers to Jimmy Carter including his early political career and key events from Carter's administration including the Emergency Natural Gas Act, a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, and the Iran hostage crisis. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included." -- Publisher's website.

A biography of the outspoken, decisive man who served the United States in many ways, including as its President.

Traces the life and political career of the statesman from Missouri who became president of the United States following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945.