DK Biography George Washington

Hort, Lenny

ISBN 10: 075660835X / ISBN 13: 9780756608354

Published by DK Children, 2005

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00065620801

Synopsis:

George Washington is often called the father of our country. He beat the odds to lead the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, served as first president of the United States, and then retired from public life to farm Virginia's largest plantation.

In this groundbreaking new series, DK brings together fresh voices and DK design values to give readers the most information-packed, visually exciting biographies on the market today. Full-color photographs of people, places, and artifacts, and sidebars on related subjects add dimension and relevance to stories of famous lives that students will love to read. Modern scholarship and a variety of narrative approaches give today's reader a chance to explore the extraordinary world of George Washington. This new way of looking at classic subjects creates a unique reading experience that breathes life into the book-report and summer-reading repertoire.

Supports the Common Core State Standards.

About the Author: Lenny Hort is the author of many books for children, including George Washington (DK Biography), The Seals on the Bus, and Tie Your Socks and Clap Your Feet: Mixed Up Poems. He also served as the editorial consultant on the Shabbat, Passover, and Hanukkah titles in DK’s My First Board Book series.

Bibliographic Details

Title: DK Biography George Washington
Publisher: DK Children
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good