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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This biography introduces readers to George Washington, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Washington's administration including creating the first presidential cabinet and creating a financial plan for the new nation. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information."-- From publisher description.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Washington's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the first president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension. The United States Presidents series chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Washington's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the first president of the United States. Includes a time line and glossary. Presidents of the U.S.A. chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history. Each book tells the fascinating story of a single president, from childhood and early life to the presidency and beyond. Additional...
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Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of George Washington from his boyhood in Virginia, through his work as a land surveyor, planter, soldier, and as the president who set a high standard for all who would follow.
10) Presidents' Day
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Introduces the holiday of Presidents' Day, its origins as George Washington's birthday, and how and why it is celebrated.
This title will familiarize readers with Presidents' Day by explaining the "whos, whats, and whys" of it. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about Presidents' Day through easy-to-read text alongside compelling and historical photographs. Aligned to Common Core...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"This is the story that I tell my grandchildren at Christmas. I hope that this book will bring the tradition of sharing history to families all across America."
-- Lynne Cheney
Christmas night, 1776, was a troubled time for our young country. In the six months since the Declaration of Independence had been signed, General George Washington and his troops had suffered defeat after defeat at the hands of the British. It looked as though our struggle...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
George Washington as he's rarely seen. Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, George Washington was also a farmer. His efforts to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon, Virginia, mirrored his struggle to form a new nation. Excerpts from Washington's writings are featured throughout the book, which also includes a timeline, resource section, as well as essays on Washington at Mount Vernon and his thoughts on slavery....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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This title examines the remarkable life of George Washington. Readers will learn about Washington's family background, childhood, education, military and political career, and societal contributions. Covered in detail are Washington's success as commander in chief of the Continental army during the Revolutionary War, his contributions to the founding principles of the United States, and his work as the first U.S. president. Color photos, detailed...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"George Washington knew he was setting an example in everything he did. The first American president had been a heroic military commander during the Revolutionary War, leading his forces to victory. As president he would guide the citizens of a new republic with a strong central government. No more would each state make its own decisions. Instead, they would band together, with the beloved Washington leading the way. It was up to him not to abuse...
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