1857-1930

Contains key facts about the life of William Taft from his childhood to his retirement, focusing on his political career and his term as the twenty-seventh president of the United States. Includes a time line, information on the office of the president, and resources for further research.

Presents a brief biography of William Howard Taft, the twenty-seventh president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, his education, and his achievements as president.

Covers American presidents from 1890 to 1945, discussing the significant historical events they led the country through and the lives they affected.

When taking his morning bath, President Taft accidentally gets stuck in the bathtub, and needs the First Lady and members of the cabinet to help him get out.

Relates the incident in which President Taft supposedly got himself stuck in a bathtub in the White House on the day of his inauguration.

Explores the life and achievements of William Taft and examines how he led the country during his time as president. Features full-color and black-and-white photographs and a glossary.

Explores the history of William Shakespeare's First Folio.

The story of the four-month campaign that changed American politics forever. In 1912 Theodore Roosevelt came out of retirement to challenge his close friend and handpicked successor, William Howard Taft, for the Republican Party nomination. Roosevelt was so confident he would win the nomination that he proposed presidential primaries in each state to let "the people rule." And Roosevelt prevailed in nine out of thirteen state primaries. But Republican party bosses proved too powerful and denied Roosevelt the nomination. A third party, the Bull Moose Party was Roosevelt's answer to this new situation. And in the end, Roosevelt's solution split the Republican party and Democrat Woodrow Wilson became president in 1912.

When Shakespeare died in 1616, no one, including the playwright, thought that his writings would last, that he was a genius, or that he would be celebrated as the greatest author in the history of the English language. Seven years after his death, copies of his plays and manuscripts were gathered, edited, and thirty-six of them were published in a book format. This massive book was called the the First Folio, and was only intended as a memorial, but it later became one of the most important books ever published and became a coveted prize among collectors, many of whom would do almost anything to obtain a copy.

Relates the incident in which President Taft supposedly got himself stuck in a bathtub in the White House on the day of his inauguration.