Who was George Washington? / by Roberta Edwards ; illustrated by True Kelley.
"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"--Amazon.com.
Record details
- ISBN: 0448448920
- ISBN: 9780448448923
- ISBN: 9780606040426
- Physical Description: 104 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Grosset & Dunlap, [2009]
- Copyright: ©2009
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 104).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Who was George Washington? -- A Boy from Virginia -- Mount Vernon -- A Young soldier -- Country life -- Breaking away -- The Commanding General -- Hard times -- Victory -- A Brand-new country -- Timeline -- Bibliography.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Kelley, True.
- Target Audience Note:
- RL2.8.008-012.720L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.2 1 128013.Accelerated Reader AR MG 5 1 128013.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | JUV BIO WAS (Text) | 37810460015018 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Albemarle Main Library | J B Washington (Text) | 31010000922924 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | JB WASHINGTON (Text) | 39493108212392 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Alexander Main Library | JB Washington (Text) | 34269001416909 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Andrews Public Library | J B WASHINGTON (Text) | 80605000927912 | Juvenile Biography | In process | - |
| Angier Public Library | J PBK B WASHINGTON Edw (Text) | 33632002211192 | Juvenile Biography | Checked out | 08/21/2026 |
| Ashe County Public Library | WHOHQ J B WASHINGTON (Text) | 50503011233790 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | JB Washington (Text) | 31111002820148 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Branch | JB Washington (Text) | 34269001358457 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | JB WASHINGTON (Text) | 540191011102272 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
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"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"--Amazon.com.
