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Language
English
Description
In "Washington : a Life" celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation, dashing forever the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man, and revealing an astute and surprising portrait of a canny political genius who knew how to inspire people.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"The Farewell was published at the end of Washington's second term. It was reprinted in newspapers across the country. The President began the letter during his first term intending to retire but was persuaded by Hamilton and Jefferson to run for a second. By the end of that term he was the object of scurrilous press attacks and alarmed by the growing partisan bitterness. Fearful for the country's future, Washington pled with his countrymen to resist...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
©2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
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Our first president has become an icon, but Washington the man has always remained a mystery, even today. Already a national hero in his early twenties-well before his presidency-George Washington revealed himself not only as a strong leader, but also as a pragmatic, skilled, and modest politician. Here is the full story of the life of George Washington, told with the help of quotes from his voluminous correspondence and accounts from his peers. Adler...
12) George did it
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
©2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
George Washington could always be counted on, but there was one job he was not interested in and he tried to avoid it.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
©2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution"--
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
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"This series provides comprehensive information on the presidents of the United States and places each within his historical and cultural context. It also explores the formative events of his times and how he responds"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Veteran children's author McClafferty takes a look at the life of George Washington by chronicling the fascinating process of creating life-sized statues of Washington using the latest modeling techniques.
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