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Offers a brief overview of the life of former senator and 2008 presidential candidate John McCain, discussing his years in the military, time as a prisoner of war, political career, and other related topics.

Examines the life and career of John McCain, a lifelong military man and politician who became the nominee of the Republican Party in the 2008 presidential election.

An illustrated biography of Barack Obama that discusses his parents, childhood, education, work in Chicago, accomplishments throughout his political career, as well as his victorious 2008 presidential campaign against Senator John McCain.

A biography of forty-fourth U.S. President Barack Obama, covering his upbringing, education, work as a community organizer in Chicago, connection to Civil Rights, and rise to the presidency after a long campaign, and includes a timeline and glossary.

A biography of the New York senator and wife of the former forty-second president of the United States.

Describes the events leading up to the War of 1812 and the opposing positions of U.S. congressmen John Calhoun and John Randolph on the impending conflict, and presents their key speeches to the House of Representatives on the subject.

Profiles the life and career of patriot Patrick Henry from his childhood in Hanover County, his early legal career and supporter of colonial rights, and involvement in the war for independence including an examination of his famous "Give me Liberty" speech to the second Virginia Convention in 1775.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and achievements of patriot Patrick Henry.

Surveys the history of the House of Representatives and describes its structure, current function, and influence on American society.

Chronicles the life of John Glenn, an astronaut during the early stages of American space exploration.