Publisher Annotation: Children?s Book Guild Nonfiction Award-winner Kathleen Krull is an expert at bringing history to life in her engaging titles and series, including Women Who Broke the Rules, Lives of . . . , Giants of Science, and A Kid?s Guide to America?s Bill of Rights. This time, she introduces readers to the women of the White House in A Kid?s Guide to America?s First Ladies! The book includes a section introducing kids to Melania Trump....

Publisher Annotation: With its rich historical text, fascinating sidebars about many immigrants throughout time, an extensive source list and timeline, as well as captivating photos, American Immigration will become a go-to resource for every child, teacher, and librarian discussing the complex history of immigration.

A biography of Cesar Chavez, from age ten when he and his family lived happily on their Arizona ranch, to age thirty-eight when he led a peaceful protest against California migrant workers' miserable working conditions.

A biography of one of America's greatest presidents, focusing on his use of wit and humor, and his love of language.

John Glenn was a boy who loved adventure. He became interested in everything--chemistry, music and writing, government and politics. However his adventurous spirit never went away. All he really wanted to do was fly.

Biography of Franklin Roosevelt from his childhood through his battle with polio and his achievements as president.

An introduction to the second female Supreme Court justice describes how she faced discrimination because of her gender throughout her education and working life, and how her fight for equality changed the way the law dealt with women's rights.

"Tells the true story of Peace Pilgrim, a female activist and spiritual leader who sacrificed everything to travel by foot around America promoting peace"--

Every U.S. president is the focus of public scrutiny, but how well do we know these men? What kind of fathers do presidents make? Husbands? Neighbors? Other books focus on the historical achievements of those who have occupied our country's highest office, Lives of the Presidents looks instead at their bad habits, silly nicknames, and strange pets. Every president-from George Washington to Barack Obama-is included, with an emphasis on those who have...

Learn about Dolly Madison's life, including her time as First Lady of the United States.