presidents & statesmen

Brief biographies of the presidents of the United States from George Washington to George Bush.

A photographic survey of developments in technology since the mid-eighteenth century, with information about the people behind the inventions.

Contains profiles of fifty American men and women from the past and present who have made exceptional, positive contributions to the world, including artists, activists, aviators, scientists, teachers, musicians, inventors, athletes, journalists, jurists, and others.

Profiles all of the U.S. presidents from Washington to George W. Bush and the election of 2000.

Text and color photos and illustrations profile each of the American presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush, and examine various facets of the presidency.