With full-color illustrations and easy-to-read chapters, The Story of George Washington gives kids ages 6 to 8 the opportunity to understand the challenge of building a country. Before George Washington became the first president of the United States of America and won the fight for American independence from England, he was a hardworking kid who enjoyed challenging himself in school and sports. He learned that overcoming challenges in his life would help make him a great leader. Kids will read how George went from being an ambitious farm boy in Virginia to the most well-known founding father in American history. Here is a handy history resource for younger students with a timeline covering Washington’s life and a glossary explaining more advanced words and ideas. Part of the Story Of: Biography Book for New Readers series. 68 pages, softcover. Ages 6 to 8.

Product Information

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Title: The Story of George Washington: A Biography Book for New Readers
By: Lisa Trusiani
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 72
Vendor: Rockridge Press
Publication Date: 2020
Dimensions: 8.3 X 5.8 X 0.2 (inches)

Weight: 6 ounces
ISBN: 164611115X
ISBN-13: 9781646111152
Ages: 6-9
Series: Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
Stock No: WW6111152

Publisher's Description

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Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of George Washington—a story about fighting for independence and building a country

George Washington became the first president of the United States of America and is known as the father of our country. He won the fight for American independence from England, but before that, he was a hardworking kid who enjoyed challenging himself in school and sports. He learned that overcoming challenges in his life would help make him a great leader.

Explore how George went from being an ambitious farm boy in Virginia to the most well-known founding father in American history. How will his revolutionary spirit inspire you?

Independent reading—This George Washington biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of George's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
A lasting legacy—This unique book about George Washington for kids explains how he changed the world for future generations and you.

If you've been searching for fun, colorful books about George Washington for kids, look no further—this one has it all!

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.

Author Bio

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LISA TRUSIANI has written hundreds of stories and nonfiction books for children. Her work has received numerous awards, including The Maine Library Association’s 2019 Lupine Honors Award for American Trailblazers: 50 Remarkable People Who Shaped U.S. History. Lisa grew up on the rocky Maine seacoast. She learned to appreciate geology from her rock miner grandfather and her mineral collector dad.