John Wallner

."This read-along shows how Ben Franklin, one of 17 children in a poor family in Colonial Massachusetts, became one of our greatest statesmen and inventors. This straightforward biography is embellished with soft background music and sound effects that are picked up from the details in the lively, quaint illustrations in the accompanying book."-AudioFile

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

Abraham Lincoln was one of America's greatest presidents. Born into humble beginnings, he lived in a log cabin and helped run the family farm. Later he became a store clerk, postmaster, and lawyer. People liked Abe's funny stories and kind words, and he quickly earned a reputation for his honesty. Abraham Lincoln took this honesty with him all the way to the White House. This spirited Holiday House reader highlights the life and accomplishments of...

An introduction to the life of the Commander in Chief of the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

Follows the life of the popular president, from his childhood on the frontier to his assassination at the end of the Civil War.

Twelve poems reflect the author's feelings about various colors.