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Author:

Burgan, Michael,

Title:

George Washington / by Michael Burgan.

Publisher:

Compass Point Books,

Copyright Date:

c2002

Description:

64 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Washington, George,--1732-1799.--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Washington, George,--1732-1799.
Presidents--United States.--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Presidents.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 60) and index.

Contents:

A leader in war and peace -- The young soldier -- Planter and politician -- The commander in chief -- Creating a government -- The first president -- Reaching the end -- Glossary -- George Washington's life at a glance -- George Washington's life and times -- Understanding George Washington and his presidency -- The U.S. Presidents.

Summary:

A biography of George Washington from his boyhood in Virginia, through his work as a land surveyor, planter, soldier, and as the president who set a high standard for all who would follow.

Series:

Profiles of the Presidents

ISBN:

9780756502041
0756502047

OCLC:

(OCoLC)47764243

LCCN:

2001004735

Locations:

CDPF771 -- Clive Public Library (Clive)

ZBPE245 -- Norelius Community Library (Denison)