Gaines, Ann

Explores the life, presidency, and achievements of Richard M. Nixon. Includes full-color and black-and-white photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.

"Discusses the best ten reptiles and amphibians for kids to keep as pets and includes each species' appearance, general behavior, diet, and special needs."-- Provided by publisher.

Follows the life of Ulysses S. Grant from his childhood in Ohio through his two terms as the eighteenth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Grant, and other reference materials.

Describes the life and accomplishments of African-American explorer Matthew Henson, who went on an expedition to the North Pole in the early twentieth century.

A brief biography of the former Mouseketeer and popular young singer, Britney Spears.

Chronicles the life of James K. Polk, from childhood to the presidency and beyond.

Traces the life and accomplishments of Mexican American labor leader C?esar Ch?avez, who founded the United Farm Workers union to promote better wages and working conditions for migrants and other farm workers.

Chronicles the life and presidency of Woodrow Wilson, describing his childhood in Georgia during the Civil War, his years as a lawyer and a professor, America's involvement in World War I, and his work to create the League of Nations.