In this family reference filled with period paintings and vibrant photographs, meet the nation's 42 most powerful statesmen and share the highlights of their administrations. Find out why George Washington gave up his life as a Virginia planter to lead a nation, and why John Tyler was nicknamed 'His Accidency.' Walk with the Presidents through wars, depressions, civil rights movements, and the race for space. Follow the party politics of Democrats, Republicans, and Whigs. Tour the White House, where Abigail Adams hung laundry in the unfinished East Room, where the Garfield sons held pillow fights, and where silk-gowned hostesses still entertain royalty. Letters, speeches, and diaries reveal the men who have led the United States and the world. Includes timelines and summaries of major events during each President's term.
- Ages 9 to 12
- 208 pages; more than 300 full-color photographs and illustrations
- 9'' x 11''
- Hardcover
- © 2005
CR Number: 7226
