presidents' spouses

Collection of biographies of the forty-three first ladies of the United States, discussing their achievements in the White House and beyond, with eleven essays highlighting women's issues throughout history.

A biography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own.

Simple text and photographs describe the life of Michelle Obama.

Simple text and photographs tell about the life of Jacqueline Kennedy.

A biography emphasizing the early years of Eleanor Roosevelt, who had enormous political influence and won love and respect as America's first lady.

A biography of Michelle Obama, covering her upbringing on Chicago's south side in a stable family environment and the historical context of her life that shaped her into an influential individual.

Examines the life Martha Washington, explores her role as first lady of the United States, and discusses her work during the American Revolution.

A biography of Lady Bird Johnson who, as the wife of President Lyndon Johnson, reminded citizens about the importance of conserving natural resources and promoted the beautification of cities and highways by planting wildflowers.

Describes the life of the First Lady of the United States from her youth to her current career.

A biographical look at the childhood of Abigail Adams, a parson's daughter who became the wife of our second president.