Ann Gaines

"Discusses the best ten small mammals for kids to keep as pets and includes each species' appearance, general behavior, diet, and special needs."--

Traces the efforts of Commodore Matthew Perry to use force and diplomacy to end Japan's traditional isolationism and to begin trade with the Asian nation.

Describes exploration of the planet Mars, with an emphasis on the Pathfinder and Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, what they found, and future missions.

Discusses the state of Mississippi.

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the president's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the thirty-third 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...

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....

Though he was soft-spoken and small in stature, James Madison had a keen intelligence and a deep passion for his country. A co-writer of the Constitution, Madison also deftly guided the young United States through the War of 1812. Learn about his journey from sickly youth to fourth president of the United States inside. Presidents of the U.S.A. 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. Presidents of the U.S.A. chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history. Each book tells the fascinating story of a single president, from childhood and early life to the presidency and beyond. Additional sections explain the branches of government,...