Meet George Washington
$21.65
- Paperback
80 pages
- Release Date
2 January 2001
Summary
Remind teachers, librarians, and booksellers about this great, simple biography with brand-new cover art, just in time for Presidents’ Day.George Washington grew up in the English colony of Virginia. He was tall and strong, fair in judgment, and respected by his friends as a good leader. As he grew older, George saw how England took advantage of the American colonies-and he didn’t like it. When the colonies declared their independence, George was chosen to lead their army as its general. And …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375803970 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0375803971 |
| Author: | Joan Heilbroner |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 2 January 2001 |
| Weight: | 62g |
| Dimensions: | 192mm x 130mm x 5mm |
| Series: | Landmark Books |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“One of the most critically acclaimed, best-selling children’s book series ever published”.
– The New York Times
About The Author
Joan Heilbroner
Joan Heilbroner is best known for her first book, Robert the Rose Horse, which was published in 1961. Acquired by Dr. Seuss when he was editor of Beginner Books, it has been in print for more than 50 years. Her inspiration to write A Pet Named Sneaker came from her grandchildren, Quentin and Katrina, and their talented pet snake, Plato. A graduate of Columbia University, Ms. Heilbroner worked as a school librarian until her retirement.
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