"This biography introduces readers to George H.W. Bush, including his early political career and key events from [his] 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"

In American history, four U.S. Presidents have been murdered at the hands of an assassin. In each case the assassinations changed the course of American history. But most historians have overlooked or downplayed the many threats modern presidents have faced, and survived. Author Mel Ayton sets the record straight in his new book Hunting the President: Threats, Plots and Assassination Attempts-From FDR to Obama, telling the sensational story of largely...

The third Monday in February is a time to honor the presidents of the United States. This book discusses the origins of Presidents' Day and offers young readers creative ways to celebrate the fun of this patriotic day. Celebrations in the United States are diverse and exciting. Through lively illustrations and reader-friendly text, this series explores some of our best-known patriotic, religious, and traditional holidays-including the roots, traditions,...

"New York Magazine national correspondent Gabriel Debenedetti reveals an inside look at the historically close, complicated, occasionally co-dependent, and at-times uncertain relationship between Joe Biden and Barack Obama"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduces the life of the sixteenth president, revealing his humble origins and his accomplishments as commander-in-chief, while discussing his advocacy of civil rights, freedom, and unity.

Many people know the story of Dolley Madison, one of the first First Ladies to live in the White House, and how she saved the famous painting of George Washington as the British attacked and burned Washington, D. C. But few know what happened next. With the U.S. soldiers in retreat and Dolley fleeing, what drove the British soldiers out of the city they were intent on destroying? Was it really a tornado? Or was it something else?

A look inside the personal life of every first lady in American history based on original interviews with major historians. C-SPAN's yearlong history series, First Ladies: Influence and Image, featured interviews with more than fifty preeminent historians and biographers. In this informative book, these experts paint intimate portraits of all forty-five first ladies-their lives, ambitions, and unique partnerships with their presidential spouses....

Profiles the presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Barack Obama, and includes facts and trivia about each president, including major achievements and personality quirks.

On a trip to Pennsylvania, presidential stepdaughter KC Corcoran and her friend Marshall are exploring the rest of the train when the special caboose at the back disappears--along with the Vice President.

Young readers are invited to join the kids in Mrs. Connor's class as they learn all about Presidents' Day, in the latest book in McNamara's Robin Hill School series. Full color.