Books with title Martha Washington

A first lady is a role model for the women of her time. For generations, women have faced the demands of this position with courage and strength. The First Ladies series follows each woman's life from childhood to the White House and beyond. Colorful photographs and easy-to-read text guide readers through each first lady's challenges and triumphs. Sidebars and a timeline give historical context to the stories of these incredible women.This book introduces young readers to the life of Martha Washington, beginning with her childhood in Virginia. Readers will become familiar with her steadfastness as they learn about her first marriage to Daniel Custis as a young girl and later her second marriage to George Washington. The book details Mrs. Washington’s life at Mount Vernon, her courage during the American Revolution, and her time as First Lady, acting as hostess both in New York City, New York, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Informative sidebars and full-color photos accompany easy-to-read, engaging text. Includes timeline, fun facts, index, and glossary.

"Amazing Details of Washington's Dining Habits"Martha Washington personally specified each dish to be served in her household… and directed that it be prepared according to directions in this… her family cookbook.Even more amazing than the delicious recipes cooked up in the Martha Washington kitchen… you'll really be astonished to learn who sat at the head of the table and who carved all the meat at the Washington dining table.Martha kept and used her personal one-of-a-kind family cookbook for over fifty years. In 1799, she presented the book to her granddaughter, Eleanor Parke Custis as a wedding gift when she married Lawrence Lewis.The cookbook was handed down from mother to daughter until 1892 when the Lewis family presented it to The Historical Society of Pennsylvania where it still resides today.In 1940, the Society gave special permission to historian Marie Kimball to study the manuscript and prepare a cookbook entitled, “The Martha Washington Cook Book.”Mrs. Kimball fully adapted Martha’s cookbook to practical, modern use. All the recipes were proportioned to our current practice of a formula for serving six people. Each recipe was tested. It is not only correct, but tastes great!The Martha Washington Cook Book by Marie Kimball was published in 1940. It has now, of course, long been out-of-print until this historic 2004 limited edition reprint.

Explore the childhood of Martha Washington and find out why she’s an all-star in American history!Martha Washington was a wife, mother, and the first First Lady of the United States, but what was she like as a child? In this narrative biography, you’ll learn all about Martha Washington’s childhood, from her birth on June 2, 1731, to her time growing up on her parents’ Virginia plantation, to marriage George Washington in 1759. Discover what Martha did for fun—and how her confidence and ability to host large social events prepared her to help her husband lead a new nation.

Tucked into the northwestern corner of the contiguous United States, Washington boasts rainy forests, rushing rivers, towering mountains, and more.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will explore these natural landscapes and visit Washington's greatest towns and cities as they learn about the state's history, culture, and wildlife.

This book introduces young readers to the life of Martha Washington, beginning with her childhood in Virginia. Readers will become familiar with her steadfastness as they learn about her first marriage to Daniel Custis as a young girl and later her second marriage to George Washington. The book details Mrs. Washington's life at Mount Vernon, her courage during the American Revolution, and her time as First Lady, acting as hostess both in New York City, New York, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Informative sidebars and full-color photos accompany easy-to-read, engaging text. Includes timeline, fun facts, index, and glossary.