America, my country. American heroes

Examines the life of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, discussing his early interest in books and learning, and looking at the many roles he played in the political history of the United States, most notably as the nation's third president.

A biography of George Washington, looking at his childhood in Virginia, his time as a soldier, his experiences as a farmer, and his presidency.

Biography of the New Yorker who became Governor of his state, Vice President under McKinley, and twenty-sixth President of the United States.

A biography of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, covering how she wanted to help, how she met with people across the country, her visits with the soldiers, and the way she stood up for civil rights.

Looks at the lives of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, focusing on the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806.

A biography of the African American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

Biography of the man who was a publisher, inventor, scientist, and one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence.

Looks at the life of George Washington Carver, covering his birth in Missouri, his education, his time as a teacher, and his work with peanuts and potatoes.

A biography of Abraham Lincoln, looking at his childhood, his time as a lawyer, and his presidency.