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.
Presents a short biography of the thirteenth President of the United States, Millard Fillmore, and chronicles his impoverished childhood, early career in law and politics, ascension to the presidency following the death of Zachary Taylor, and unpopular administration.
Tells the life story of Martin Van Buren, the eighth U.S. president, describing his childhood in New York and his political career, and features humorous cartoon illustrations.
An introduction to the life of John Adams, an influential patriot during the American Revolution who became the nation's first vice president and second president.
An introduction to the life of James Monroe, an influential patriot during the American Revolution who became the nation's fifth president and was subsequently reelected.
Presents an introduction to the life of James Madison, a man whose poor health kept him from fighting in the Revolutionary War, but whose ideas formed the core of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and led to his election as the fourth president of the United States.
Presents a brief biography of James Polk, eleventh president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, his education and family life, and his achievements as president.
Presents an introduction to the life of George Washington, a military leader during the American Revolution, and the first president of the new United States.
Presents a short biography of the fourteenth President of the United States, Franklin Pierce, and chronicles his childhood, early career in law and politics, participation in the Mexican War, presidency, and more.
