Ann Gaines

"Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Kentucky"--Provided by publisher.

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Washington's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the first president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension. The United States Presidents series chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history....

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the president's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as President of the United States. Includes a time line and glossary. The Our Presidents series-today's standard for presidential biographies-offers a unique glimpse of the world through the eyes of our leaders. Each of these books is as unique as the person it portrays, featuring personal recollections of childhood and explaining how crucial...

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension. The United States Presidents series chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history....

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Monroe's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the fifth president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension. The United States Presidents series chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history....

This book follows the life of Jim Bowie from his childhood on the American frontier to his courageous death at the Alamo. Highlighting the spirit of adventure that led Bowie to Mexico and involved him in the war for Texas independence, author Ann Graham Gaines examines the personal side of this legendary frontiersman.

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Through an accessible narrative, a detailed chronology, and compelling photographs, readers will discover how Nelson Mandela's personal struggles and great courage spurred a South African revolution. He helped change the way the world looks at Africa..

A biography of the English author who made Harry Potter famous.