Orem Library

Tells of Thomas Jefferson's trip to France in 1784, and all the exotic foods he learned about and then introduced to America, including ice cream, macaroni and cheese, and tomatoes.

Soy Abraham Lincoln. Siempre expresaré mis opinions. Y hablaré en defensa de otros.

Presents a tribute to the partnership of two founding fathers, offering insight into their clashing personalities and different views about a fledgling United States and describing how their relationship led to the creation of opposing political parties.

"In 2009 Barack Obama became the first African-American US president. Engaging photos and easy-to-read-text take readers into his story of becoming the 44th US president. Quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper."--

Joe Biden grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children. His parents always encouraged him and his siblings to be independent and strong. The family moved to Wilmington, Delaware, where at twenty-nine, Biden was elected one the youngest United States Senators ever elected. This is his story.

Soy George Washington. Tengo el valor de hacer lo que nadie más ha hecho antes.

"The fifth of ten children, George Washington was a dreamer, a hard worker, an athlete, and a peacemaker. By the time he was fifteen he had handwritten for himself the "Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation." These were his rules to live by. He could not have known what his future would hold ... and these rules speak to who he was as a boy and a man. Based on this little known historical document, this is George Washington's...

"Acclaimed author Shana Corey and New York Times Best Illustrated artist R. Gregory Christie deliver a fresh look at Kennedy, underscoring the greatness and fallibility of our leaders and how each one of us, no matter who we are, have the power to make a difference. With quotes from JFK's speeches, detailed back matter, and a thought- provoking author's note, this biography offers a sensitive account of a tumultuous time in history and compelling...

Retells the life of Abraham Lincoln, from his early childhood living in a log cabin in Illinois to his career as a lawyer, politician, and eventually the President of the United States.