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A simple biography of the president who led the United States through a bloody civil war.

Traces the life and achievements of the architect, bibliophile, president, and author of the Declaration of Independence.

Discusses the life and career of presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, trace her early years as an outspoken student at Wellesley and Yale, her marriage to the 42nd president, and her achievements as a senator and secretary of state.

An easy-to-read biography of the first president of the United States.

This biography explores America's 44th President, his life and political views, through photos and simple text written for children in first and second grades.

"The Big Book of Presidents" illustrates each president's journey to the White House through facts, anecdotes, illustrations, photographs, inspirational quotes, and more! Find out which president had a faithful dog named Fala, who was the only unmarried president, and which president's daughter carried around her pet snake in the White House in this overview of our country's leaders.

Presents the childhood of Eleanor Roosevelt, who married a president of the United States and became known as a great humanitarian.

Examines the childhood, political career, and other activities of the seventh president of the United States, the first president to come from a poor family.

"A treasury of American Presidents by historian Ken Burns"-- Burns explores the legacy of each of America's presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. Each two-page spread covers the basic facts of the era, the man, and an important aspect of his presidency.

A simple biography of the nation's first president, who came to be known as the "Father of Our Country."