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4) James Monroe
Author
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
Profiles the early life, career, family, and contributions of the fifth president of the United States.
12) Zachary Taylor
Author
Publisher
Abdo Pub. Co
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
Presents a biography of "Old Rough and Ready," hero of the Mexican War, who became the twelfth president of the United States.
13) Gerald Ford
Author
Publisher
Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Presents details of the life and career of America's first appointed president.
16) Abraham Lincoln
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This biography introduces readers to Abraham Lincoln including his military service, early political career, and key events from Lincoln's administration including the American Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, and his assassination by John Wilkes Booth. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
17) Barack Obama
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of African-American president Barack Obama.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"This biography introduces readers to Franklin D. Roosevelt including his early political career and key events from Roosevelt's administration including the Great Depression, the New Deal, Pearl Harbor, and World War II. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included." -- Publisher's website. .
19) Franklin Pierce
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This biography introduces readers to the life of Franklin Pierce including his military service, early political career, and key events from Pierce's administration including the Gadsden Purchase, the Treaty of Kanagawa, and Bleeding Kansas.