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42) Founding fathers
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Chester the Crab, in one of his comic book romps through history, profiles four founding fathers, Nathaniel Bacon, Patrick Henry, George Washington, and John Marshall. Introduces young readers to colonial and early American history, touching on such topics as Bacon's Rebellion, the American Revolution, Constitutional law, and the presidencies of George Washington and Thomas Jeffeson.
43) Presidents' Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2011].
Lexile measure
340L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Originally named Washington's Birthday, the February holiday of Presidents' Day has since been broadened to include a celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday as well, since both men were born in this month. This title introduces readers to the achievements of these great men and explains why they are celebrated on this important day." -- From publisher website.
Author
Series
Action presidents volume 1
Publisher
Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
117 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
We all know that George Washington was our first president and a hero of the American Revolution. But did you also know that he didn't want to be president, never thought he would fight in a war, and had teeth so bad that he hated to smile? Told through bold and hilarious comic-style illustrations, the first Action Presidents book features the all-too-true history of the ultimate Founding Father, prime patriot, and awesome American George Washington....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of the observation of Presidents' Day and provides information on the two presidents who are honored on this holiday. Presidents' Day is a holiday on the third Monday in February in the United States. First meant to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, this holiday now honors all the presidents of the United states. In addition to the holiday history the author tells about the lives of Washington and Lincoln. Interesting...
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
George Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didn't always see eye-to-eye, but both men knew the importance of legacy and the power of art. Though George disliked having his portrait painted -- which took days and days to complete -- he knew his place in history would require people to know his face. Fortunately, Gilbert Stuart's unique way of painting didn't compel his subjects to sit for hours on end -- in fact, he encouraged them to move around...
47) Phoebe the spy
Author
Pub. Date
199u
Lexile measure
720L
Physical Desc
47 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
During the Revolution, Phoebe Fraunces has a chance to save the life of General George Washington while he has dinner at Mortier House in New York City.
Author
Series
Action presidents volume 1
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
We all know that George Washington was our first president and a hero of the American Revolution. But did you also know that he didn't want to be president, never thought he would fight in a war, and had teeth so bad that he hated to smile? Told through bold and hilarious comic-style illustrations, the first Action Presidents book features the all-too-true history of the ultimate Founding Father, prime patriot, and awesome American George Washington....
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Lexile measure
GN 550L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides an account of the hardships endured by American patriot troops during the Revolutionary War while wintering at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, under the command of George Washington.
52) Valley Forge
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
x, 116 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Historians tell the stories of tragic and untimely presidential deaths, but often forgotten are the near misses. JFK and his fellow servicemen spent six days on a desert island with only coconuts to eat after a deadly attack during WWII. Abe Lincoln was forced to take a train trip in disguise while America's first female detective worked to foil an early assassination attempt. And when Andrew Jackson was attacked by an upset citizen who had been stalking...
Author
Publisher
Viking Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Lexile measure
1230L
Physical Desc
1 volume ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
The American Revolution is well under way in 1776, but things are looking bleak for General George Washington and his Continental Army. With Washington's hasty retreat from New York City in August, many think the war might soon be over. After all: how on earth is this ragtag group going to defeat its enemy, the well-trained and well-funded military of the largest empire in history? But Washington soon realizes he can't win with military might. Instead,...
Series
Publisher
Listening Library
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
6 audio discs (6 hr., 40 min.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Four biographies of figures who were influential in founding the United States of America and the stories behind two important documents that shaped the new nation.
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