washington, george

"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.

A brief biography of George Washington, in graphic novel format, that discusses his childhood, military career, marriage to Martha Curtis, and role as the first president of the United States.

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

Abigail, Jacob, Zack, and Bo travel back in time to meet George Washington and try to convince the stubborn general to continue fighting the Revolutionary War in Valley Forge.

Discusses how the partnership between Benjamin Franklin and George Washington was critical to the success of the American Revolution and the the Constitutional Convention.