presidents

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Thomas Jefferson

author, inventor, president
1991
Describes the life of the third American president, who was an accomplished statesman, author, and inventor.

Millard Fillmore, thirteenth president of the United States

1988
Examines the life of the president who helped postpone the Civil War with the Compromise of 1850 and who was considered to have destroyed his political career in order to preserve the Union.

John Adams

second president of the United States
1986
A biography of the outspoken, decisive man who served the United States in many ways, including as its President.

John Adams, brave patriot

1986
A biography of our second President, the brilliant patriot from Massachusetts.

Just a few words, Mr. Lincoln

the story of the Gettysburg Address
1993
Provides a look at the private side of Abraham Lincoln and the circumstances surrounding his short but memorable speech at the dedication of the Gettysburg battlefield cemetery. Includes text of the speech.

The buck stops here

the presidents of the United States
1990
Detailed pictures present both personal and political facts about the Presidents of the United States and some historical events occurring during their terms.

Abraham Lincoln

a man for all the people : a ballad
1993
A narrative poem chronicling the life of the Civil War president.

George Washington, spymaster

how the Americans outspied the British and won the Revolutionary War
2004
Examines how George Washington used espionage during the American Revolutionary War, discussing the Culper Ring, the Sons of Liberty, codes, ciphers, and more. Includes illustrations.
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The revolutionary John Adams

2003
A biography of John Adams with emphasis on his role in the American Revolution.
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If I ran for president

2007
Several children imagine what it would be like to run for U.S. president, thinking about the fun parts, such as appearing on T-shirts and bumper stickers, and the work, including studying the nation's problems and debating issues.
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