Describes the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the hunt to track down John Wilkes Booth and his accomplices.

Includes bibliographies and index. Contains analyses of the presidents and their administrations on domestic and international affairs from George Washington to Jimmy Carter.

Discusses the duties and roles of President of the United States.

Examines the life of Thomas Jefferson and his career as politician, lawyer, farmer, architect, inventor, and even secret agent.

Follows the life of Ronald Reagan from his childhood in Illinois through his two terms as the fortieth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Reagan, and other reference materials.

Follows the life of Martin Van Buren from his childhood in New York through his term as the eighth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Van Buren, and other reference materials.

"This biography introduces readers to William H. Harrison including his military service during the War of 1812; his early political career as governor of Indiana Territory, US congressman, Ohio state senator; and Harrison's term as the shortest presidency in US history. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information."--Publisher's website.

This biography introduces readers to James A. Garfield including his early political career and key events from Garfield's administration including his surprise nomination, the Star Route Scandal, and his assassination by Charles Guiteau. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard...

This biography introduces readers to George H.W. Bush, including his early political career and key events from Bush's administration, including the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, the Persian Gulf War, and the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

Presents a brief overview of the life of the third President.