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Provides a chronological account of the 1972 campaign for U.S. president, discussing candidates, parties, issues, political conventions, and the election's outcome.

Relates the stories of nine American presidents and their pets, from Thomas Jefferson's mockingbird Dick to George Bush's dog Millie.

Examines the life and career of the man who served as vice-president of the United States for eight years under Ronald Reagan and was then elected to follow him as the forty-first president.

Presents a brief biography of Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, his education, and his achievements as president.

Presents a short biography of the seventeenth President of the United States, Andrew Johnson, and chronicles his impoverished childhood, early career in politics, election to the Vice Presidency in 1864, and ascension to the office following the assassination of Lincoln.

Presents a short biography of the fourteenth President of the United States, Franklin Pierce, and chronicles his childhood, early career in law and politics, participation in the Mexican War, presidency, and more.

Presents a brief biography of President James Buchanan, including information on his childhood, his early life, and his achievements as president.

Presents a brief biography of James Polk, eleventh president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, his education and family life, and his achievements as president.

An introduction to the life of John Adams, an influential patriot during the American Revolution who became the nation's first vice president and second president.

Presents a short biography of the thirteenth President of the United States, Millard Fillmore, and chronicles his impoverished childhood, early career in law and politics, ascension to the presidency following the death of Zachary Taylor, and unpopular administration.

Tells the life story of William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. president, describing his childhood in Virginia, his experiences in the army, his campaign for president, and his short time in office, and features humorous cartoon illustrations.

Presents a guide to the presidents of the United States, from George Washington to George W.

Provides a year-by-year account of the tenure of each U.S. president from the inauguration of George Washington to the events of the 2012 election season, providing information about the key issues, headlines, notable people, and fads for every year served, and includes a table of election results for all presidential elections, and a history of the White House.

Examines the assassinations of Presidents Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F.

Labels common stories about former U.S. presidents as fact or fiction and teaches readers how to tell the difference between truth and rumors.