1732-1799

"Alex, a curious child . . . texts with George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt"--Back cover.

"Describes the life, presidency, and legacy of George Washington"--Provided by publisher.

"George Washington and Alexander Hamilton were two of the most famous Founding Fathers. They fought for American independence and then worked to build the United States into a strong and stable country. Along the way, they also became friends. The story of their friendship-and how it helped shape the United States-is presented to readers through engaging text that balances historical context (supplementing social studies curriculum topics) with a relatable narrative. Featuring fun fact boxes, quotes from primary sources, and an eye-catching design, this high-interest look at history is sure to keep young readers entertained as they learn"--.

"[A] look at the complex relationships between George Washington and the enslaved people of Mount Vernon, and the history still being uncovered there . . . using . . . primary source material and photographs of historical artifacts [to shed] light on the lives of several people George Washington owned; the property laws of the day that complicated his decision to free them; and the Cemetery Survey, an archeological dig (set to conclude in 2018) that is shaping our understanding of Mount Vernon's Slave Cemetery"--Provided by publisher.

"An unconventional look at the first president of the United States. Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, demanded military promotions, caused an international incident, and never backed down--even when his dysentery got so bad he had to ride with a cushion on his saddle. But after he married Martha, everything changed. Washington became the kind of man who named his dog Sweetlips and hated to leave home. He took up arms against the British only when there was no other way, though he lost more battles than he won. After an unlikely victory in the Revolutionary War cast him as the nation's hero, he was desperate to retire, but the founders pressured him into the presidency--twice. When he retired years later, no one talked him out of it. He left the highest office heartbroken over the partisan nightmare his backstabbing cabinet had created. Back on his plantation, the man who fought for liberty must confront his greatest hypocrisy--what to do with the men, women, and children he owns--before he succumbs to death"--Provided by publisher.

A biography filled with facts about George Washington.

The Washington Monument is a tall stone tower in Washington, DC. The monument stands as a tribute to the leadership, wisdom, and strength of the first president of the United States. Find out more in Washington Monument, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to George Washington. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"On the stormy night of August 29, 1776, the Continental Army faced annihilation. After losing the Battle of Brooklyn, the British had Washington's army trapped against the East River. The fate of the Revolution rested heavily on the shoulders of the soldier-mariners from Marblehead, Massachusetts. Serving side-by-side in one of the country's first diverse units, they pulled off an "American Dunkirk" and saved the army. In the annals of the American Revolution, no group played a more consequential role than the Marbleheaders. At the right time in the right place, they repeatedly altered the course of events, and their story shines new light on our understanding of the Revolution. As acclaimed historian Patrick K. O'Donnell dramatically recounts, beginning nearly a decade before the war started, Marbleheaders such as Elbridge Gerry and Azor Orne spearheaded the break with Britain and helped shape the nascent United States by playing a crucial role governing, building alliances, seizing British ships, and forging critical supply lines that established the origins of the US Navy"--Provided by publisher.

Provides little-known facts about George Washington, America's first president and arguably its most famous Founding Father.