George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas. After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's footsteps in becoming President of the United States. Through engaging facts, vibrant images, and supportive text, this biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore the impacts he made as president. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War. Text features like a table of contents, accessible glossary and index help students better understand Texas history and develop their vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that allows students to think deeply about the life of George W. Bush.

In 1689, John Locke wrote that individuals had the right to "life" and "liberty." Soon, his ideas spread across the world and helped create a new system of rule. In this engaging biography, readers learn about the inspiring life of John Locke and his role in the Enlightenment. Featuring brilliant images and fascinating facts, this book will have readers engaged as they learn about such topics as the Glorious Revolution and empiricism. This book also includes text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of John Locke's work.