presidents

Looks at the lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, including their friendship and their affect on Emancipation and the Civil War.

Andrew Shepherd is a consummate politician and a man of integrity, who also happens to be a widower, ready to start dating again. He is swept off his feet by a lobbyist, Sydney Ellen Wade. His critics rant that it is immoral and his friends proclaim that it's romantic, but one thing is certain, all that stands between true love and re-election is the approval of the American public.

Explores one of the most dramatic and controversial events in recent U.S. election history, which shook a nation's faith in the ability to stage a fair and open election.

Provides a brief biography of Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa who spent twenty-seven years in prison for his beliefs.

A little girl imagines what her day would be like if she were President of the United States.

"In November 2020, Joe Biden was elected to be the next president of the United States. Occurring in the midst of a global pandemic, the election is sure to be remembered in history as an important event. With the help of this . . . volume, readers will learn all about the . . . politician whose career achievements include being one of the youngest U.S. senators in history, serving as vice president, and being elected 46th president of the United States. With accessible text and . . . photographs, readers of many ages and levels can appreciate the material. Fact boxes, a concise timeline, and quotes from Biden himself help readers develop a deeper understanding of this leader's life"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a brief history of Presidents' Day, discussing the holiday's origins and traditions. Also discusses the lives and presidencies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Includes a craft, a recipe, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Explores the photographs of the official White House photographer, Cecil Stoughton, and describes how his pictures of the smooth succession of power after Kennedy's assassination reassured many shocked Americans.

Explores America's most recent history from the political and social movements of the 1960s and 1970s to the Reagan years, the War on Terror, and the current struggle against economic recession.