Central Kansas Library System

The brief account of the life of the "Father of Our Country. "

A brilliant and provocative reexamination of America's thirtieth president, Calvin Coolidge, and the decade of unparalleled growth that the nation enjoyed under his leadership.

This multiple biography is centered on Lincoln's mastery of men and how it shaped the most significant presidency in the nation's history. Historian Goodwin illuminates Lincoln's political genius, as the one-term congressman rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals to become president. When Lincoln emerged as the victor at the Republican National Convention, his rivals were dismayed. Throughout the turbulent 1850s, each had energetically...

Follows the life of Grover Cleveland from birth to death, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career.

Describes the childhood, education, employment, and political career of America's second president.

This biography of young Theodore Roosevelt covers his youth when he demanded a strenuous life despite his asthma, weak eyes, and patrician family.

Focuses on the personality, early life, family, career, and significant contributions of President Truman.

Photographs and text trace the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt from his birth in 1882 through his youth, early political career, and presidency, to his death in Warm Springs, Georgia, in 1945.

Presents the life of James Buchanan, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career.