The President of the United States occupies a unique role on the world stage and, with presidential elections due to take place in 2012, the spotlight is sure to be on the American presidency more than ever. Basher's US Presidents offers a unique guide to the 43 men who have held this position and with it, much of the world's power. Fascinating information is provided on their lives, political passions, and how each played their part in shaping the United States into the superpower it is today. Every president, from George Washington to Barack Obama, has his own spread, ensuring that the book is completely up-to-date, while spreads on the First Ladies, Vice Presidents and presidential birthplaces provide enthralling background detail. This is the perfect book to get children excited about the election and the history behind it, and to get them interested in who will take up the baton in 2013.