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Contains the annotated, unabridged texts of twenty-one speeches delivered by Illinois senator and President Barack Obama between 2002 and 2008, and includes profiles of Barack and Michelle Obama, and a summary of his policy positions.

An introduction to the personal and political life of President Barack Obama that discusses his family, beliefs, and political record and includes illustrations.

Hillary Rodham Clinton has had significant "firsts": First Lady of the United States and the first female candidate for a major political party to run for president of the United States. She has endured her share of scandals and is a celebrated former secretary of state, senator, and political activist. Young readers will learn more about the politician s life and accomplishments through easy-to-follow text accompanied by dynamic full-color photographs as well as direct quotes from Clinton herself. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.

Examines the life and career of Barack Obama, the first African-American to be elected as president of the United States.

Presents a short biography of American patriot Patrick Henry written in graphic novel format, and focuses on his outspoken cause for liberty during the American Revolutionary period.

Introduces Davy Crockett through photographs and brief text that use one word relating to Davy Crockett for each letter of the alphabet.

While Richard Nixon is on his way to re-election by a landslide, a young, honest, idealistic lawyer begins to learn the truth about running for office.

"An illustrated biography of famous frontiersman Davy Crockett, who died at the Alamo"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the environmental activist and former vice president of the United States.

Contains quotations from President Barack Obama in which he shares his views on ninety-five topics, including abortion, AIDS, the current state of politics, gay marriage, global warming, immigration policy, nuclear weapons, the War on Terror, and other topics.