politics and government

Explains what the job of the President is and briefly introduces the first forty presidents of the United States, from George Washington through Ronald Reagan.

Describes the many ways in which American counties, cities, towns, boroughs, villages, school districts, and special districts may be organized and governed. Includes a glossary.

Describes the American revolution and gives brief biographical sketches of important leaders of the time.

A committee from the Continental Congress was established to write a document to tell the world why America wanted to be free from England's rule, and the document was to be "The Declaration of Independence.".

Takes readers back to 1787 Philadelphia where George Washington and James Madison help to create a government for the new nation.

Traces the life of the rowdy "Hero of New Orleans" from his backwoods beginnings through his military career to his term as seventh president of the United States.

Explains why a constitution was needed; describes the convention in Philadelphia in 1787, the Virginia and New Jersey plans, the Great Compromise, and the ratification process.

Briefly describes George Washington's role in the American Revolution and his tenure as the first United States president.

Traces the life of the Virginia surveyor, soldier, and plantation owner who became the first president of the United States.

Color illustrations fill this chronicle of legendary pacifistic social activist Mohandas Gandhi, whose work to change India's caste system and free India from British rule inspired both Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.