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George Washington's Birthday
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Farmer George plants a nation
by Peggy Thomas
Draws on the first president's letters and diaries to reveal George Washington's lesser-known achievements as a farmer, inventor and scientist, describing how he created new tools, tested fertilizers and bred mules in an effort to render Mount Vernon more self-sufficient.
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Washington at Valley Forge
by Russell Freedman
Washington's army nearly perished during the winter of 1777-78. Camped at Valley Forge, the revolutionaries endured severe hardship. The army's supply system had collapsed and they were without supplies. But when the harsh winter ended, the soldiers had survived, and marched away from Valley Forge more determined than ever.
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Take the lead, George Washington!
by Judith St. George
After working a difficult job as a surveyor's assistant as a young boy, George Washington learned that he enjoyed the challenges of the outdoors and quickly became fascinated with the American frontier--resulting in him pursuing a different career than his brother in later life that led him to become a courageous general in the Revolutionary War and the first President of the United States.
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Dear Mr. Washington
by Lynn Cullen
Agreeing to be on their best behavior when President Washington comes to have his portrait painted by their father, Gilbert Stuart, young Charlotte, James and John eagerly follow the advice in the president's gift book of manners, with hilarious results.
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George did it
by Suzanne Jurmain
Provides insight into the personal side of George Washington along with little-known and funny facts about the man who--although he didn't want the job--would eventually become our nation's first president.
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George Washington : America's first president
by Justin McCory Martin
Describes the life and achievements of George Washington, including his childhood in Virginia, his service in the army, and his election as the first president of the United States.
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George Washington
by Caroline Crosson Gilpin
Chronicles the life of the first U.S. president, who was a commander of the American forces during the American Revolution.
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Who was George Washington?
by Roberta Edwards
With more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations, the father of our country, George Washington's fascinating story comes to life--revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill.
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George Washington : an American life
by Laurie Calkhoven
Presents the life and accomplishments of the American hero, who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and who became the first president of the United States
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George : George Washington, our founding father
by Francis Anthony Keating
An introduction to the first president's little-known "Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation," written in his teens, offers insight into the youthful codes of conduct that helped establish Washington's values and direct the course of his life.
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