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As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the author's bestselling beginning reader Barack Obama: United States President.
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"In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution"--Amazon.com.
10) Andrew Jackson
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Examines the childhood, political career, and other activities of the seventh president of the United States, the first president to come from a poor family.
11) Gerald Ford
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Presents details of the life and career of America's first appointed president.
12) Ronald Reagan
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A biography of the fortieth president of the United States, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career.
13) Thomas Jefferson
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Presents the life story of the third president of the United States, who authored the Declaration of Independence and is known for his ability as an inventor and architect.
14) Barack Obama
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A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of America's 44th president, Barack Obama.
17) George Bush
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Surveys the childhood, education, military career, and political life of the forty-first president of the United States.
18) William McKinley
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Discusses the personal life and military and political careers of the president who was assassinated in 1901 during his second term in office.
19) Abraham Lincoln
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A biography of the president who held the country together during the bloodiest war ever fought in the United States.
20) Andrew Johnson
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Follows the life and career of the statesman who became the seventeenth president of the United States after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.