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By: Roberta Edwards (Author)
In 1789, George Washington became the first…
Who Was George Washington?
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Price: $6.99 - $3.89
(as of Aug 12, 2024 21:39:41 UTC – Details)
By: Roberta Edwards (Author)
In 1789, George Washington became the first…
richard e whitelock –
Great Builder Of American Pride
This book is just right for kids in the 1st grade through 5th or 6th. At this age, they haven’t heard much about the Revolution or our Founding Fathers, so George is a great book to start with. There are lots of drawings and the reading is easy. The story is even better and books of this reading level will get the facts straight and at the same time encourage our kids to read on. Nice job, I would buy the entire series and read them to my kids at night, at least as often as I read Harry Potter to them.I like reading about how America looked back in the day and exactly how folks spent their time. Washington and his early days were spent as a privileged citizen. He became a very good horseman and was well respected. His early years as a military leader for the colony were not great. But he did show signs as a leader if not an expert military tactician. He was victorious 3 out of 9 major confrontations with the British. So his war record was not exactly good except for one major accomplishments- he outlasted the British and accepted their surrender at Yorktown. My 1st and 2nd graders were very disappointed that he didn’t cut down the cherry tree, so I now leave that out of my presentations. The main thing they gain from this book is that America was all but “one and done” when it came to waging war and gaining their independence. But through trust and outstanding leadership, not only did Washington end the war victoriously, but he was elected our first president. And had he not attended the writing of our constitution and led the representatives, I doubt seriously that the 13 colonies, now states would have ever agreed to become the United States of America back in 1787.Washington was our leader. The people trusted him and followed his lead through many harrowing experiences. They put their lives and fortunes on the line. And without him, our way of life today might be very different from the freedom we now enjoy. Every kid needs to know this story. George Washingtom was never a father in the literal sense of the word, but he was our father in a much larger sense. He literally fathered what we now proudly call these United States of America. And he had a lot of help from his friends. It is the material that heroes are made from. And it is a well deserved distinction.
Samuel arabadji –
it’s fun to read
I LIKE IT SO MUCH. IT’S FUN TO READ!!!
Ana Dahl –
Great information
I got this book for my 8 year old and we love it. It has some good illustrations and plenty of good information. It answered his questions about George Washington.
Ken –
Nice book
Great for studies
Goddess of Chaos –
“…first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.â
This wonderful introduction to the life, and times, of George Washington balances the man with his deeds and accomplishments while providing context and helping make the world in which he lived understandable.Who Was George Washington? paints the picture of a real leader, not a perfect man.
Cara Putman –
I love this series and truly wish I had discovered it …
I love this series and truly wish I had discovered it when my older two were in the young reader stage. This series of biographies is well written, filled with intriguing illustrations and perfectly sized short chapters. Most of all for this history minor momma, the ones we have read are historically accurate but written in a way that gives 1-4th graders a love for history. My 8 and 6 year olds eat these up. They are the only books my six year old spends his money on — and he’s reading 2-3 a week at night on his own (he’s reading at a 3rd grade level — and the books are perfect for that ability). Bottomline — we love these books and according to the younger two, can’t own enough of them.
Philip D. McGaughey –
Great book for kids!
Great book for kids! I got these for my local children’s library from their wish list. The kids are excited about reading them.
Erica –
Great book
Lots of good info for my sons project and paper he had to do!
Noor Khan –
Good books, great price!
MarMetz –
Très bonne collection d’Histoire
Kanika –
My 7 year old love these books. Very good for introducing your child to some of the great personalities