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This outstanding two-volume set examines the United States presidency and its historical importance in rich detail. Newly, revised and up-to-date The World Book of America’s Presidents set examines the United States presidency and its historical importance in rich detail. The first volume, The President’s World—showcases the duties, privileges, and broad power of the president. It goes in depth into the typical, daily life of a United States president. The second volume--Portraits of the Presidents--examines the people who have led the country through times of poverty and prosperity, peace, and war. Including fullull biographical information about every U.S. president as well as information and photos of every first lady.

America's Presidents- newly revised and up-to-date, this outstanding two-volume American Presidents book set examines the United States presidency and its historical importance in rich detail. The first volume in this book about U.S. presidents - The President’s World - showcases the duties, privileges, and broad power of the president. It goes in-depth into the typical, daily life of a United States president. The second volume in the presidents book set - Portraits of the Presidents - examines the people who have led the country through times of poverty and prosperity, peace, and war. It includes full biographical information about every U.S. president as well as information and photos of every first lady.

This two-volume set from the publisher of the World Book Encyclopedia offers fascinating facts about the power and prestige of the presidency of the United States. Profiles begin with George Washington and include more than 440 pages filled with absorbing facts and amusing anecdotes. Also included is a history of the presidency, a list of steps in a presidential election, historical quotes, tables, charts, and time lines. The set includes timely information, such at a detailed chart showing how the Electoral College has voted since 1804; full biographical information about every U.S. president as well as information and photos of every first lady; and over 450 pages filled with absorbing facts and interesting anecdotes.