Encyclopedia of the American Presidency

Grade 9 Up–In alphabetical entries running from a paragraph to two pages, this resource provides information about U.S. presidents, significant foreign developments, legislation, political issues, policies, court cases, cabinet members, congressional leaders, and events in U.S. history. While the balanced articles include information on events through 2003, some discussions are already dated. (Under "Iraq War," one sentence begins: "While the war was won quickly and at minimal cost….") A number of entries are followed by a short list of books for further reading. Supplemental materials include "Sections of the U.S. Constitution Dealing With the Presidency," "A Chronology of Presidential Elections," and a five-page selected bibliography for each president.