Follow the early lives and political careers of the US presidents and see how they came into office, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase. An informative visual guide, this DK Eyewitness book explores...

Of the 43 men who have served in the nation's highest office, 38 have fathered biological children and the other five adopted children. Each president's parenting style reveals much about his beliefs as well as his psychological make-up. Kendall shows presidential character in action, and shows how the fathering experiences of our presidents have forever changed the course of American history.

"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to Presidents' Day"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces Presidents' Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Examines the history of Presidents' Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.