governors

An illustrated biography of American patriot John Hancock, the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence.

Introduces the executive branch of state government and the role of the governor.

Presents a brief look at the childhood, education, family, and political career of George W.Bush, forty-third president of the U.S., and includes discussion of the major historical events of his lifetime.

A brief biography of the Dutchman who arrived to be governor of New Amsterdam in 1647 and turned it from a muddy village into a well-organized city.

An introduction to the life of George W. Bush, who became the forty-third president after the closest presidential race in United States history.

Recounts the story of the man who lived with the Cherokee Indians, served as an American soldier, and became involved in Texas politics.

The life and conquests of the Spanish explorer who joined an expedition to the New World in 1502 and subsequently claimed for Spain parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America including Peru.

Examines the life of Hernan Cortes, the Spanish conquistador responsible for the defeat of the Aztec Empire in the sixteenth century. Presented in graphic novel form.

The life and conquests of the Spanish explorer who joined an expedition to the New World in 1502 and subsequently claimed for Spain parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America including Peru.

Traces the life of the soldier who led the fight for Texas' independence from Mexico, served as governor and senator, and opposed secession during the Civil War.