washington, george

It is President Washington's birthday, and Hercules, Washington's slave and head chef, is planning to bake a special cake, provided he and his daughter can find a substitute for sugar.

"In August 1776, General George Washington's army faced off against over 20,000 British and Hessian soldiers at the Battle of Brooklyn. It was almost the end of the war. But thanks to a series of desperate bayonet charges by a single heroic regiment from Maryland, known as the "Immortal 400," Washington was able to retreat and regroup"--OCLC.

Examines the life and presidency of George Washington, and discusses world events during his time in office that influenced his decisions.

Examines George Washington's religious beliefs and attitude towards God as reflected in his diaries and letters.

A biography of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and first president of the United States.

Traces the life of the wife of the first president of the United States, from her childhood in Virginia through her marriage to George Washington to her role in the American Revolution and the early years of the new country's history.

Describes the historical events surrounding George Washington's famed crossing of the Delaware River, and poses critical thinking questions for the reader to debate his decision making process.