Getting to know the U.S. presidents

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Richard M. Nixon

thirty-seventh president, 1969-1974
2007
Combines historical reproductions and photographs, cartoon-style illustrations, facts, and anecdotes in a look at the life of Richard M. Nixon, the thirty-seventh president of the United States.

George Bush

forty-first president, 1989-1993
2008
A brief biography of George Bush, forty-first president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, education, family, and achievements as president.

Ronald Reagan

fortieth president 1981-1989
2008
Offers a brief overview of the life of Ronald Reagan, discussing his childhood, family life, marriages, acting career, years as Governor of California, and successes and failures as President.

Bill Clinton

forty-second president, 1993-2001
2008
A brief biography of Bill Clinton, forty-second president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, education, family, and achievements as president.

George W. Bush

forty-third president, 2001-present
2008
A brief biography of George W. Bush, forty-third president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, education, family, and achievements as president.

Jimmy Carter

thirty-ninth president 1977-1981
2008
Combines historical reproductions and photographs, cartoon-style illustrations, facts, and anecdotes in a look at the life of Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth president of the United States.

Gerald R. Ford

thirty-eighth president 1974-1977
2008
A brief biography of Gerald R. Ford, thirty-eighth president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, education, family, and achievements as president.

John Tyler

tenth president, 1841-1845
2005
Tells the life story of John Tyler, the tenth U.S. president, describing his childhood in Virginia and his political career, and features humorous cartoon illustrations.

Zachary Taylor

twelfth president, 1849-1850
2005
Provides a brief introduction to the life and times of Zachary Taylor, the twelfth president of the United States.

William Henry Harrison

ninth president, 1841
2005
Tells the life story of William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. president, describing his childhood in Virginia, his experiences in the army, his campaign for president, and his short time in office, and features humorous cartoon illustrations.

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