Kent, Zachary

Traces the life of the Virginia surveyor, soldier, and plantation owner who became the first president of the United States.

Recounts through text, photographs, illustrations, and maps the campaigns and battles of the Civil War as recalled by soldiers and citizens of the period.

A biography of "Old Rough and Ready," hero of the Mexican War, who became the twelfth president of the United States.

Discusses the geography, history, people, government, economy, and recreation of Kansas.

Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, industry, culture, historic sites, and famous people of the largest state in area, east of the Mississippi.