Brinkley, Douglas

Presents a biography of former President Gerald R. Ford that chronicles his childhood, education, military and political service, and achievements.

Chronicles the Hurricane Katrina disaster, covering the storm's landfall, the impact of storm-surge flooding on New Orleans, the rest of Louisiana, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and government mismanagement at the city, state, and federal levels.

Examines the life and presidential legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, covering his efforts for the conservation of American wilderness, the influences of figures such as John James Audubon and Charles Darwin on Roosevelt, and his impact on the lives of future Americans.

An illustrated history of the United States that discusses how the country was founded, what events have shaped its past, which people have influenced the country's culture, and other related topics.