A biography of Revolutionary War general and first President of the United States, George Washington, focusing on his use of spies to gather intelligence that helped the colonies win the war.
Examines the life of George Washington, a military leader during the American Revolution who went on to be named the first president of the new country. Presented in graphic novel form.
Discusses how decisions were made while they were in office affected U.S. history.
Explores the childhood, character, and influential events that helped shape the life of the first president.
Presents forty-three notable speeches made by U.S. presidents from Washington to George W. Bush, each with an introduction and composition notes; and includes CDs that contain recordings of the speeches, as well as segments of every president ever recorded.
Provides a chronological look at the life and times of George Washington.
Shares the sometimes gruesome details of the deaths of nineteen famous historical figures, including King Tut, Pocahontas, George Washington, Edgar Allan Poe, and Marie Curie.
Examines the lives of all the United States Presidents, highlighting key political and historical issues from each term and provides information regarding the position itself. Provides coverage of the recent 2012 presidential election and information describing the Cabinet, the White House, election results, the presidential flag, and the presidential seal history are also included.
A biography of John Adams with emphasis on his role in the American Revolution.
Contains text, color photos, and illustrations that profile each of the American presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama, and examines various facets of the presidency.
Provides an account of the six months during which the soldiers in George Washington's command camped at Valley Force, enduring the harsh winter of 1777-78 without adequate food, clothing, or blankets.
Presents an assortment of facts about the qualifications and characteristics of U.S. presidents, from George Washington to Bill Clinton.
Thomas Jefferson was a soft-spoken man. But his contributions to American democracy live on as bold reminders of his formidable intellect and spirit.
Examines the way Jefferson made key decisions; what led to the decisions and the long lasting effects of them.
Contains interviews and photographs of the descendants of President Thomas Jefferson.
Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States.
Chronicles the historical background and political maneuvers that led to the Louisiana Purchase by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803.
Presents a short study of how the United States came to acquire the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803.
Discusses the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and the political maneuverings of Napoleon and Jefferson that made it possible.