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Big George: How a Shy Boy Became President Washington

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By Anne F. Rockwell
Publisher HMH Trade
Big George: How a Shy Boy Became President Washington
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A boy from Virginia becomes the first president Before he was the face on the dollar bill, George Washington was a shy boy with a hot temper. But George had character and adaptability. He taught himself courage and selfcontrol. At an early age, and without really realizing it, George Washington gathered the qualities hed need to become one of the greatest leaders America has ever known. Anne Rockwells prose is dignified, Matt Phelans illustrations are striking, and the details they reveal about George Washingtons early days are fascinating, sometimes tragic, and always moving. Includes an authors note.

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2289 words2,289 words
48 pages48 pages
Lexile 880LLexile 880L
Grade 3 to 6Grade 3 to 6
Age 8-11Age 8-11
Published 2004Published 2004

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9780152165833

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