Burgan, Michael

This book is a biography of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, discussing his powerful political family and upbringing, the key events and policy of his presidency, his medical problems and personal life, and his assassination.

Follows the life of George W. Bush from his childhood in Connecticut and Texas into his second term as the forty-third president of the United States, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Bush, and other reference materials.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of the Commonwealth of the U.S. Also includes single page overviews of American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

This book describes the life and career of John Adams, who became a delegate to the Continental Congress, the first U.S. minister, or ambassador, to Great Britain, and the second U.S. president.

This book presents a biography of the star player for the Houston Comets of the Women's National Basketball Association.

An account the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 concerning slavery in the United States and how these debates helped Lincoln's election for the presidency.

An introduction to the United States Air Force, covering missions, the organization of the Air Force, joining and training, weapons systems, and more.

Chronicles the life of George W. Bush, covering his family, childhood, personality, political views, presidency, and other topics.