Jackie Kennedy loved the arts. And America loved Jackie Kennedy. The first lady knew she had the country's attention--what would she do with it? Encourage Americans to appreciate art, of course! She turned the White House into a historical site filled with some of America's most treasured artifacts and pieces of art. She brought Shakespearean theater to the White House and ballerinas to the South Lawn. And most epically, she brought the Mona Lisa...

"Learn all about US First Lady Martha Washington and how she laid the foundation for future leaders. Engaging photos and easy-to read text take readers into her story. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.

"Learn all about US First Lady Laura Bush and how she championed literacy programs. Engaging photos and easy-to read text take readers into her story. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.

"Learn all about US First Lady Nancy Reagan and how she fought against youth drug use. Engaging photos and easy-to read text take readers into her story. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. "--Publisher's website.

In this lyrical book, George Washington comes alive for preschoolers.   Bright, appealing artwork and simple text introduces the youngest readers to our first president with engaging anecdotes, beginning with how young George liked to study and ride his horse. Fun facts at the endsuch as that Washingtons image can be found on our dollar bill, our postage stamps, and on Mount Rushmoreround out this charming Little Golden Book.

"A beginning leveled reader that follows the life of Rebecca the raccoon, who lived in the White House during Calvin Coolidge's presidency."--

We all know that Abraham Lincoln gave the historic Gettysburg Address and ended the Civil War. But did you also know that he pardoned the first White House turkey, once snuck into Washington in disguise, and grew his famous beard because an eleven-year-old girl said it made him look less ugly?! Read all about the radical rail-splitter, supreme speaker, and paramount president Abraham Lincoln in the second Action Presidents book, where the history...

"Michelle Obama is a lawyer, a former First Lady of the United States, and someone who fights for the rights of kids like YOU."--Back cover.

In 1776, an elite group of soldiers was handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York William Tryon and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington...

Readers will learn about the early years of Hillary Clinton and how she got her start in politics. They will also learn about her political career and her two attempts at the presidency. This title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Clinton from childhood to present times. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.