"The set examines the United States presidency and its historical importance. Includes biographical information about every U.S. president and information and photos of every first lady. Discusses the duties, privileges, and the broad power of the president, and examines the people who have led the country through times of poverty and prosperity, peace and war"--Provided by publisher.

Previously published as World Book of America's presidents Includes index.

V. 1. The president's world -- v. 2. Portraits of the presidents.