Who was George Washington?

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Title:

Who was George Washington?

Alternate title:

George Washington

Author:

Edwards, Roberta, author.

Kelley, True, illustrator.

Series:

Who was-- ?.

Summary:

"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.

Audience:

RL2.8.

008-012.

Physical Description:

104 p. : ill., maps ; 20 cm.

Personal Subject:

Washington, George, 1732-1799-Juvenile literature.

Corporate Subject:

United States. Army -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Subject Term:

Presidents -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Generals -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Author(s):

Kelley, True,

Publisher:

Grosset & Dunlap,

Electronic Access:

Contributor biographical information
Publisher description

Publication Date:

2009

ISBN:

9780448448923

Publication Information:

New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2009.

Call Number:

J 920 WASHING

Holds: Copies:

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Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607002738824	Juvenile Nonfiction	920 WASHING	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

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Summary

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!

Author Notes

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