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An Imperfect God is a major new biography of Washington, and the first to explore his engagement with American slavery
When George Washington wrote his will, he made the startling decision to set his slaves free; earlier he had said that holding slaves was his "only unavoidable subject of regret." In this groundbreaking work, Henry Wiencek explores the founding father's engagement with slavery at every stage of his life-as a Virginia planter, soldier,...
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'George Washington's Rules of Civility' is a short list of 110 principles or maxims by which, supposedly, proper decent people must abide. While some of these maxims may seem dated others are still quite apt for today. A quick read, 'George Washington's Rules of Civility' is an insightful look at the manners and customs of an age gone by.
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Magic tree house. Original series volume 22
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IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Using their magic tree house, Jack and Annie travel back to the time of the American Revolution and help General George Washington during his famous crossing of the Delaware River.
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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"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 Warand the American Revolution"--Amazon.com.
11) Sweetie
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Dog diaries volume 6
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Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2015
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IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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"George Washington's foxhound Sweetlips narrates the story of her master's transformation from farmer to Father of our Country"--
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Much has been written in the past two centuries about George Washington the statesman and "father of his country." Less often discussed is Washington's military career, including his exploits as a young officer and his performance as the Revolutionary War commander in chief. Now, in a revealing work of historical biography, Edward Lengel has written the definitive account of George Washington the soldier. Based largely on Washington's personal papers,...
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G. Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
1996
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[Large print ed.].
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103 p. [large print] : ill. ; 24 cm.
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English
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Recounts the life of America's first president, including his youth in Virginia, military career, role in the formation of an independent nation, and leadership of that new country.
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Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2008
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1st ed.
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IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 3
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xi, 100 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 x 28 cm.
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English
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Provides an account of the six months during which the soldiers in George Washington's command camped at Valley Force, enduring the harsh winter of 1777-78 without adequate food, clothing, or blankets.
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Wallbuilder Press
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c1990
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1st ed.
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59 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
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English
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Presents an account of twenty-three-year-old George Washington's part in the battle on the Monongahela on July 9, 1755 during the French and Indian War, focusing on Washington's gratitude to God that he came through the fighting unscathed even though he was specifically targeted by the enemy.
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IL: UG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 9
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Mount Vernon Love Story was the first novel written by Mary Higgins Clark, the bestselling author of twenty-two novels that have made her America's Queen of Suspense. The role of leader came naturally to George Washington, the man revered as "the father of his Country." But when it came to the social aspects of life in the mid-18th century, he was both awkward and insecure. It was only through the love of a woman that he found the happiness that gave...
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#1 New York Times bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio host Glenn Beck puts his unique spin on the life and legacy of Founding Father George Washington. IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW GEORGE WASHINGTON, THINK AGAIN. This is the amazing true story of a real-life superhero who wore no cape and possessed no special powers-yet changed the world forever. It's a story about a man whose life reads as if it were torn from the pages of an action novel:...
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Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2003
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1st ed.
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IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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[40] p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
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English
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A rollicking rhyme portrays George Washington's lifelong struggle with bad teeth. A timeline taken from diary entries and other nonfiction sources follows.
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