In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!

Roberta Edwards lives in New York, New York. Ken Call lives in Northbrook, Illinois.

Categories

• Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & First Families (U.S.)
• Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Political
• Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods

Related Editions

• Kobo eBook (Spanish) (May 16th, 2012): $6.99
• Kobo eBook (January 7th, 2009): $5.99
• Prebound (January 1st, 2009): $18.98
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Product Details

ISBN: 9780448448923
ISBN-10: 0448448920
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Publication Date: January 8th, 2009
Pages: 112
Language: English
Series: Who Was?

Recommended Reading Level

Minimum Age: 8
Maximum Age: 12
Minimum Grade Level: 3
Maximum Grade Level: 7