Download or read book Abraham Lincoln written by Steven Otfinoski and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2004 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Republican Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860, states in the South began seceding, refusing to be ruled by an antislavery party. The Civil War began weeks after he took office. Lincoln became the commander-in-chief of the Union armies during four years of bloody fighting. He also became the main spokesman for the ideals of the Union cause. On January 1, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Southern states free of their masters, and making the ending of slavery one of the Union's goals. Lincoln was reelected in 1864, and by early 1865, a Union victory was near. "With malice toward none and charity for all, let us bind up the nation's wounds." Lincoln said in his second inaugural. The war ended in early April. Days later, Lincoln was assassinated by a Southern sympathizer, and so became the highest-ranking victim of the great Civil War. Book jacket.

Download or read book George Washington written by Brendan January and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2003 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the age of twenty-five. George Washington was an experienced wilderness traveler, a surveyor, and a soldiet. When the American Revolution began, his natural leadership and practical experience made him the obvious choice as general of the Continental Army. He lost many battles, but kept his army together and eventually led it to victory. Soon he was chosen chairman of the Constitutional Convention, then was elected the first president of the United States under the new Constitution. Just as he had done with his army in wartime, he held the nation together through difficult times. He also set many presidential precedents that continue to this day. Book jacket.

Download or read book Bill Clinton written by Sean McCollum and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2005 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a biography of Bill Clinton

Download or read book Dwight D Eisenhower written by Michael J. Birkner and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower

Download or read book John F Kennedy written by Kieran Doherty and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2005 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a biography of John F. Kennedy

Download or read book John Adams written by Marlene Targ Brill and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 1989-03 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the outspoken, decisive man who served the United States in many ways, including as its President.

Download or read book The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the lives of America's 45 presidents, as well as notable first ladies, famous speeches, and major constitutional events, with The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia. From George Washington to the new leader taking office in January 2017, this visual reference guide presents a unique insight into life in the White House. More than 150 easy-to-read entries cover the presidents, first ladies such as Eleanor Roosevelt, the Louisiana Purchase, the Gettysburg Address, and more, and over 200 fascinating photographs add to kids' knowledge of these leaders and the key moments that defined their time in office. The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia is the perfect one-stop reference guide, teaching kids all they need to know about the history of the United States and the remarkable impact our country has had on the rest of the world.

Download or read book George W Bush written by Matt Donnelly and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2005 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a biography of George W. Bush

Download or read book Theodore Roosevelt written by Sean McCollum and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the life of Theodore Roosevelt, as a rancher, police commissioner, leader of the "Rough Riders," and the twenty-sixth president of the United States.

Download or read book Jimmy Carter written by Deborah Kent and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2005 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a biography of Jimmy Carter

Download or read book Richard M Nixon written by Betsy Ochester and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Richard Nixon from his birth in Yorba Linda, California, through his rise to Vice President then President of the United States.

Download or read book Thomas Jefferson written by Don Nardo and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2003 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Declaration of Independence, young Thomas Jefferson became the voice of the American Revolution and expressed a timeless faith in the rights of individuals. In following years. Jefferson revealed talents as a politieal philosopher, an author, a naturalist, an inventor, an architeet, and an agricultural experimenter. At the same time, he served as governor of Virginia, minister to France, secretary of state, and vice president. As our third president, he arranged the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the area of the United States, and struggled to keep the country out the wars then embroiling Europe. Book jacket.

Download or read book Theodore Roosevelt written by Zachary Kent and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 1988-04 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life and career of Teddy Roosevelt.

Download or read book William Howard Taft written by Kieran Doherty and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2004 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lawyer William Howard Taft was a state judge at 30 years of age and a federal judge at the age of 34. He served as secretary of war to President Theodore Roosevelt, a close friend, then followed Roosevelt to the White House in 1909. Taft took strong action against abuses in big business and encouraged government reform, but he lost the confidence of Republicans who supported Roosevelt and battled with Congress. In 1912, Roosevelt ran against Taft for the presidency, dividing Republicans and helping to elect Democrat Woodrow Wilson. Eight years later, Taft achieved a life-long ambition, becoming Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Book jacket.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Presidents written by Jim Hargrove and published by Childrens Press. This book was released on 1997-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opening with an interest-grabbing introduction, each biography brings out the character of the man -- his early life and its influence on his political aspirations, his election, important events (both good and bad) that occurred during his presidency, and life after his term in office (if applicable).

Download or read book Presidential Puzzlers written by Jeanne Cheyney and published by Good Year Books. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational resource for teachers, parents and kids!

Download or read book Richard M Nixon written by Billy Aronson and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2008 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive look at President Richard M. Nixon placed within the historical and cultural events of his day.