John Hancock

by Ann Gaines

Published 30 December 2000
-- Compelling portraits of American history's most notable male and female leaders -- Includes informative sidebars -- Interesting, easy-to-understand content -- Complements school curriculum Hancock was a successful shipping merchant who became the president of the Second Continental Congress and the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.

King George III

by Ann Gaines

Published 31 December 2001
-- Compelling portraits of American history's most notable male and female leaders -- Includes informative sidebars -- Interesting, easy-to-understand content -- Complements school curriculum King George III ruled through conflicts and the Revolutionary War, but remained one of the most beloved kings of England.