By James G. Barber, in association with the Smithsonian Institution.  ISBN 978-0-7566-4944-9.  Copyright 2000, 2003, 2009.  Hardcover with 72 pages with color photographs and illustrations, plus fold-out wall chart and clip-art CD.  

Be an eyewitness to the lives of the U.S. Presidents from George Washington through Barack Obama.  Follow their early careers, political campaigns, and leadership during times of crisis in war and prosperity. There is a short biography and either a photograph or illustration of each president, his campaign memorabilia, and some of his personal belongings. 

For ages 8 and up.