washington, george

Before he became the first president of the United States, George Washington had already made his mark as a military leader. As commander in chief of the nascent Continental army, Washington guided colonial forces to victory over the British during the American Revolution. Through informative text and historical imagery, readers will follow Washington's trajectory as a military commander and strategist and discover how his innate leadership skills-exhibited on the battlefield and during his tenure as president-earned him the book Father of His Country.

This thought-provoking volume uses the discoveries of archaeologists as well as the writings of Washington himself to shed light on the lives of the slaves who dwelled on this land.

"George Washington is unmistakably America's most famous Founding Father. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served as America's first president, but Washington's life is full of fun facts that many still don't know. From his relationships with other Founding Fathers to his early history as a general, there's much to discuss about one of America's most famous citizens. This book separates the myths from fact, delving into his famous cherry tree story and other commonly held beliefs about this American icon that many mistake as fact.".

"Rush Revere and his friends head back in time to the early days of our independent nation to watch the Founding Fathers create the leadership we needed for our future"--Dust jacket.

Explores the history of the Washington Monument from it's initial conception in 1783 and it's connection to the Egyptian obelisks to other obelisks around the world.

Examines how George Washington used espionage during the American Revolutionary War, discussing the Culper Ring, the Sons of Liberty, codes, ciphers, and more. Includes illustrations.

Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the life and career of George Washington.

In 1755, after the death of his father, fifteen-year-old Patrick Egan and his uncle accompany the military force of aide-de-camp George Washington and British General Braddock as it journeys to fight the French and their Indian allies at Fort Duquesne in the Ohio River Valley.

Explores how the characters and lives of King George III of England and George Washington affected the progress and outcome of the American Revolution.

A biography of the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and first president of the United States, George Washington.