(3) 4-6 This biography critically examines one of America's most polarizing presidents. Jackson's backwoodsy lifestyle and fierce determination positioned him as a political outsider and voice of the people. The narrative highlights Jackson's public service, military leadership, and two-term presidency. His successes and failures, as well as his controversial treatment of Native Americans, are objectively portrayed. Drawings and inserts enhance the text. Timeline. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Premier Presidents series. The cursory presidential biography series continues. The texts, written in short, choppy sentences, provide little in the way of detail or new information, but an age-appropriate layout features a large font, plenty of white space, and several captioned photos or paintings. Trump focuses (by publication-date necessity) on the 2016 campaign and his pre-presidency business ventures. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Premier Presidents titles: Donald Trump, James Monroe, Dwight D. Eisenhower, George H. W. Bush, Andrew Jackson, Grover Cleveland, James Carter, and Woodrow Wilson.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 4-6 Who HQ: Who Was...? series. Illustrated by Jake Murray. Grosset's long-running Who Was...? series is re-branded. These readable, informative biographies are marred only by the caricatured cover illustrations (typical of the classic series) and interior pencil illustrations that are inconsistent in style. Otherwise, these will give young readers a good sense of who these people were (or are). Occasional full- and double-page text boxes successfully illuminate related topics. Timeline. Bib. Review covers these Who HQ: Who Was...? titles: Who Was Jane Austen?, Who Was Chuck Jones?, Who Was Coretta Scott King?, Who Is Ralph Lauren? Who Was Alexander Hamilton?, Who Was Lewis Carroll?, Who Is Pope Francis?, and Who Was Andrew Jackson?.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) YA Presidential Powerhouses series. Through these four significant presidencies, the continuing series examines milestones in America's history including the Louisiana Purchase, American Indian removal, the Civil War, and the dawn of the Progressive Era. Each president's early life, administration milestones, and ultimate legacy are discussed in detailed chapters filled with maps and period photos or illustrations. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Presidential Powerhouses titles: Abraham Lincoln's Presidency, Thomas Jefferson's Presidency, Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency, and Andrew Jackson's Presidency.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. Illustrated with archival photos and art (as well as unfortunately cartoonish illustrations), each of these books presents a brief overview of the life of a famous American leader. Sidebars with tidbits of additional information extend the choppy text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Andrew Jackson, John Hancock, John F. Kennedy, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(2) YA Marrin gives readers an Andrew Jackson who is both a product and a shaper of his times. By deliberately showing Jackson's contradictions, he lets readers judge the worth of Jackson the man as well as measure the value of Jackson the general and president. Illustrated with archival photographs and appended with source notes, suggestions for additional reading, and an index.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2004

(4) 4-6 Presidential Leaders series. This smoothly written biography of the seventh president of the United States strives to highlight Jackson's best side in the course of describing his life. Even his frequent demands for duels are explained as Jackson defending his honor and his family, with no mention of his legendary hot temper. Reproduced paintings serve as illustrations, and occasional quotes from primary documents appear throughout the text. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang

(4) 4-6 United States Presidents series. Each of these mini-biographies opens with a general introduction to its subject; the following chapters (most of which are two pages) skim the surface of childhoods, achievements before and after being elected, and post-presidential work. Historical photographs and illustrations (one per spread), vital statistics, time lines, and "Fun Facts" are included in all the books. Report writers will glean the facts, but not much more. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(4) 4-6 Drama of American History series. Focusing on specific periods in early American "political and institutional history," this series is accessible and easy to use and, despite generalizations, will be useful for report writing. Illustrated with historic reproductions in color and in black and white, the books' design imparts a traditional textbook look, though the authors maintain an inviting tone in the text. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth