adams, john

Presents an illustrated, narrative, account of the events in 1778, when ten-year-old Johnny Adams accompanies his father, John Adams, on a dangerous mid-winter voyage from Massachusetts to Paris in hopes of gaining support for the colonies during the American Revolution.

Chronicles the life of the second president, John Adams, describing the many conflicts--including international exploits--he faced during his long political career and exploring the love story that was his marriage to Abigail and the complexity of his friendship with Thomas Jefferson.

A brief profile of second President of the United States, John Adams, describing his ideas about government that eventually became part of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life of John Adams, focusing on his role in the creation of the Declaration of Independence.

Examines the life and achievements of the wife of the second American president.

Tells the story of the relationship between John Adams, the second president of the United States, and his wife, Abigail, an early champion of women's rights, discussing their long, supportive partnership and marriage which lasted over fifty years.

Examines the relationship and marriage of John and Abigail Adams, describing the couple's meeting and correspondence--which amassed to over twelve hundred letters--the political stresses their marriage endured, and related topics.

Describes the childhood, education, employment, and political career of America's second president.

Profiles George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, the three most influential figures in the formation of the United States, discussing the role each played in the birth of the nation.