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Author
Series
Encyclopedia of presidents volume 1
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the Virginia surveyor, soldier, and plantation owner who became the first president of the United States.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Explores how the characters and lives of King George III of England and George Washington affected the progress and outcome of the American Revolution. Author-illustrator Rosalyn Schanzer takes a unique and lively approach to the story of the American Revolution by weaving the tale around two quite similar leaders-George Washington and King George III-with two very different viewpoints. In contrast to many American history books, George vs. George...
Author
Series
George Washington novels volume 1
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
After two bestselling series examining the Civil War and WWII, Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen have turned their sharp eye for detail on the Revolutionary War with To Try Men's Souls.
The story follows three men with three very different roles to play in history: General George Washington, Thomas Paine, and Jonathan Van Dorn, a private in Washington's army.
The action focuses on one of the most iconic events in American
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
Young reader's edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
In 1776, an elite group of soldiers was handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York William Tryon and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of the American hero, who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and who became the first president of the United States.
69) Founding fathers
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
�2000
Language
English
Description
They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Our "Founding Fathers" were, in fact, human beings. Gain a fascinating glimpse behind the images on the marble busts and faces on our dollar bills and pocket change.
71) Washington's war
Author
Series
Blast to the past volume 7
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st Aladdin Paperbacks ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Abigail, Jacob, Zack, and Bo travel back in time to meet George Washington and try to convince the stubborn general to continue fighting the Revolutionary War in Valley Forge
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Tells the life story of the first U.S. president, discussing his childhood in Virginia, his marriage, Mount Vernon, the French and Indian War, the Revolution, his terms as president, and his last years.
Author
Publisher
Harcourt, Inc
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Portrays George Washington as a shy boy who wasn't afraid of anything except talking to people, but who grew up to lead an army against the British and serve as president of the new nation.
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A illustrated biography of George Washington, especially his youth, which emphasizes his determination and his contact with the wilderness of the frontier as major influences on his life.
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In this lyrical book, George Washington comes alive for preschoolers. Bright, appealing artwork and simple text introduces the youngest readers to our first president with engaging anecdotes, beginning with how young George liked to study and ride his horse. Fun facts at the endsuch as that Washingtons image can be found on our dollar bill, our postage stamps, and on Mount Rushmoreround out this charming Little Golden Book.
Author
Publisher
Wallbuilder Press
Pub. Date
c1990
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Description
Presents an account of twenty-three-year-old George Washington's part in the battle on the Monongahela on July 9, 1755 during the French and Indian War, focusing on Washington's gratitude to God that he came through the fighting unscathed even though he was specifically targeted by the enemy.
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