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Before George Washington Was President
Everyone knows George Washington was the first president of the young United States. Most also know that before he was president, Washington was the commander of the Continental army during the American Revolution. But Washington had a busy life long before the war. Readers of this lively biography will discover what life was like for the young Washington, from his childhood in rural Virginia through his surveying and military career to his early political life. Each spread contains accessible text and vivid images, plus captions and fact boxes that enhance the main text with additional information.
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Before George Washington Was President
Everyone knows George Washington was the first president of the young United States. Most also know that before he was president, Washington was the commander of the Continental army during the American Revolution. But Washington had a busy life long before the war. Readers of this lively biography will discover what life was like for the young Washington, from his childhood in rural Virginia through his surveying and military career to his early political life. Each spread contains accessible text and vivid images, plus captions and fact boxes that enhance the main text with additional information.
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Before George Washington Was President

Before George Washington Was President

by Janey Levy
Before George Washington Was President

Before George Washington Was President

by Janey Levy

Overview

Everyone knows George Washington was the first president of the young United States. Most also know that before he was president, Washington was the commander of the Continental army during the American Revolution. But Washington had a busy life long before the war. Readers of this lively biography will discover what life was like for the young Washington, from his childhood in rural Virginia through his surveying and military career to his early political life. Each spread contains accessible text and vivid images, plus captions and fact boxes that enhance the main text with additional information.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781538229125
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Publication date: 12/30/2018
Series: Before They Were President Series
Pages: 24
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range: 7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

The Washington You Don't Know 4

Young Washington 6

Washington's First Job 8

War Brings Change 10

Washington Gets Married 12

Home, Sweet Home 14

The War for Independence 16

Return to Mount Vernon 18

Hero, Farmer, President 20

Glossary 22

For More Information 23

Index 24

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