Offers information about America's most influential political office and details on the men who have filled it.

A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.

Discusses the surface features, atmosphere, orbit, moons, rings, and exploration of the planet Uranus.

Discusses each major era in the history of the United States and includes biographies of key people, summaries of social movements and issues, time lines, historic documents and speeches, and a guide to historic sites.

Examines the history, geography, society, economy, and culture of Israel.

Introduces readers to rocks and minerals, describing how they are created, what they can be used for, and their different forms and types.

Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, moons, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Saturn.

An overview of India emphasizing its cultural aspects.

Examines the geography, history, economy, society, and culture of Mexico.

"Discover the horror of slave life, and the Underground Railroad that helped its victims to escape. See the weapons used on the battlefields, from single-shot rifles to powerful Gatling guns. Find out how Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 and why he was assassinated,"--Page 4 of cover.