Books with title MEET GEORGE WASHINGTON

2016 Historical Fiction Finalist Next Generation Indie Book Awards and named a 2016 Literati by Landmark CenterA far cry from the powdered-haired general or president discussed in most Washington biographies, Becoming George Washington reveals young Washington as an action hero at the epicenter of the French & Indian War.Becoming George Washington follows Washington through harrowing battles as well as witnessing his success--and failure--leading an army in the field. At the same time, the book explores George's complex relationships with his difficult mother and caring brothers.Notably, the novel contains an affair between George and Sally Fairfax. While highly controversial, the liaison is supported by documentation, including letters written by George.Becoming George Washington includes detailed author's notes providing sources and commentary on events so the reader may know and understand the real story.

America’s story is the story of heroic men and women. They came to a wilderness. In that wilderness they created settlements. Ultimately, they created a nation. They expanded that nation across a continent.Courageous and brave? Yes! Purposeful and fearless? Yes! Selfless and dutiful? Yes! Their stories uplift. Their stories make us proud.George Washington is one of them.For Parents:This book and others published by ngbkids have been checked for reading level (RL).This author pushes RL limits. He uses longer, more difficult sentences. He doesn’t avoid words with more than two syllables. He looks to use punctuation correctly.He strives to increase vocabulary, both active and recognition.This description has a 5.8 reading level. The story RL is a much lower 3.4.

George Washington, action hero . . .Long before Washington was the old man on the dollar bill, he was a fatherless boy with few resources and even less education. So how did he become the most famous person in American history?Becoming George Washington tells the story of a young man with boundless energy, bravery, and passion, who grew from a fatherless boy into a self-confident leader. At the same time, he struggled to suppress both an awful temper and his love for a married woman, Sally Fairfax. A courageous war hero, Washington rose to the pinnacle of Virginia politics. His experiences as a young man allowed him, decades later, to lead the Revolution.This compelling historical novel reveals the person behind the famous face and how he grew to become America’s leading Founding Father.

"The twenty-second day of February is a national holiday in America because, as everybody knows, it is the anniversary of George Washington's birthday. All loyal Americans love and honor him, the greatest man in the history of the Republic.He was born in 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, where the Potomac River flowed past his father's farm. The farm-house, called "Wakefield," was burned, but the United States Government built a monument to mark the place where it stood." - Calista McCabe Courtenay

What would it be like if you lived in the White House? Dee Dee, Jose, and Annie are about to find out! When their class takes a field trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the three accidentally knock George Washington out of his portrait and into real life, which turns their everyday tour into an unexpected adventure! As they try to get the nation's first President back into his painting, the kids come across other famous White House residents, including Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, Dolley Madison, and Jackie Kennedy. Through their madcap journey, they realize that the White House isn't just a tourist attraction--it's also a home.

George Washington Carver worked to become a top agricultural scientist-and used his knowledge to better the lives of poor farmers.Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. When George Washington Carver grew up, African Americans were not allowed to attend most schools. Yet he never gave up on his intense desire to further his education.