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Profiles all of the U.S. presidents from Washington to George W. Bush and the election of 2000.

Covers American history from Washington's inauguration until the first quarter of the 19th century, including the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark's expedition, and the beginnings of abolitionism.

Text and color photos and illustrations profile each of the American presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush, and examine various facets of the presidency.

Relates the history and lore of many of the kinds of shoes worn by men, women, and children throughout the world.

Brief biographies of wives, sisters, daughters, nieces, and other relatives of Presidents who have served as White House hostesses, from Martha Washington to Laura Bush.

Uses the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a reference to examine the history and everyday life of the United States from 1801 to 1850, including the War of 1812, the growth of industrialization, the expansion westward, and the California Gold Rush.

Surveys the history of New York State, from pre-colonial times through its industrial, political, and social development to current economic and environmental concerns with maps and photographic illustrations. Includes statistics, key events, facts, and brief information about some of its famous personalities.

Charts the history of human ingenuity, from prehistoric tools to modern technology. Features a running chronology of world events on each page.