1732-1799

"How much do you know about George Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about the 1st president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--OCLC.

A biography of George Washington, including his childhood, family, personal life, early political career and key events, retirement, and more.

A narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington's runaway slave, who risked everything for freedom.

A humorous look at the life of United States president and general George Washington.

"Soon after American colonists had won independence from Great Britain, Ona Judge was fighting for her own freedom from one of America's most famous founding fathers, George Washington. George and Martha Washington valued Ona as one of their most skilled and trustworthy slaves, but she would risk everything to achieve complete freedom. Born into slavery at Mount Vernon, Ona seized the opportunity to escape when she was brought to live in the President's Mansion in Philadelphia. Ona fled to New Hampshire and started a new life. But the Washingtons wouldn't give up easily. After her escape, Ona became the focus of a years-long manhunt, led by America's first president"--Provided by publisher.

A illustrated biography of George Washington, especially his youth, which emphasizes his determination and his contact with the wilderness of the frontier as major influences on his life.

Shares the life of George Washington, exploring his likes and dislikes, his career in politics, and more.

In-depth sidebars help readers connect these events to their own lives by examining how the American Revolution is presented in pop culture, and by exploring what the historical sites mentioned are like today.

A brief look at George Washington, the first president of the United States.

Introduces the life of the Virginian who was the military leader of the colonies during the Revolution before becoming the first president of the United States.