Take the Lead, George Washington: An Inspirational Biography of the Childhood Years of the First U.S. President! - Couverture souple

St. George, Judith

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0147514460 ISBN 13 : 9780147514462

Editeur : Puffin Books, 2015

Synopsis

The inspiring biography of our first president’s childhood years
 
George Washington wanted to be a Virginia gentleman like his brother Lawrence until he got the chance to go on a wilderness trip as a surveyor's assistant. It was a difficult—and even dangerous—journey. At times, George got discouraged, but his grit and determination kept him going. This early trek into the American frontier was a turning point for George, and it proved he was ready for any challenge…from being a general in the Revolutionary War to becoming the first president of the United States!
 
Full-color illustrations. Includes bibliography!
 
“Both writer and illustrator have been so thorough in their renderings of Washington's life that older readers could actually use this book as a starting point for research on George Washington…. A must have for parents and librarians alike.”
—Children’s Literature
 
“Both words and art dramatically capture… and chart Washington's personal evolution.”
—Booklist
 
About the Turning Point series:
 
Sometimes there is a happening in our lives that changes the way we think about ourselves and sends us along a new path. These turning points can come when we are young—thorugh a person we meet, an experience we have, a difficulty we overcome.
 
Since 1789, only a small number of people have been president of the United States. What has made these individuals unique? Was there a turning point in their lives that caused them to change direction and set them on a path that led them to the White House?
 
—Judith St. George

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Judith St. George has published dozens of successful nonfiction books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning So You Want to Be President? and the historical Turning Point series, including You’re On Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt; Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln; and Take the Lead, George Washington. You can visit her online at www.judithstgeorge.com.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Puffin Books
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0147514460
• ISBN 13: 9780147514462
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Powers Daniel
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible