George Washington, "The father of our nation," comes to life in this remarkable story about his extraordinary accomplishments as a military leader.

Presents facts and anecdotes about the personal lives, families, duties, and more of American presidents from George Washington through Bill Clinton.

Presents a biography of the religious leader, from his childhood in Vermont to his rise as the leader of the Mormon Church.

Traces the life of the religious leader, from his childhood through his embracing the Mormon faith and becoming head of their church.

Traces the life of the woman who won election as the first woman president of the Philippines in 1986.

A biography of the Egyptian president who won the Nobel peace prize for his efforts in ending Arab-Israeli conflict.

A biography of the controversial leader of Ghana who did much to improve the country newly independent in 1957, but whose unpopular methods caused his overthrow.

A biography of the tenth President of the United States, under whose administration the Treaty of Wanghia was signed, thus opening China to American traders and paving the way for international trade that still occurs today. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to John Tyler.

Abraham Lincoln, an American politician and lawyer, is best known for serving as the 16th president of the United States and leading the country through the bloody and controversial Civil War. Some of his most celebrated and lasting contributions include the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 and pushing the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution through Congress, permanently outlawing slavery, before his assassination in 1865.

A biography of the president of the Palestinian National Authority and winner of the Nobel Prize.