Let's Read About-- George Washington
Author: Kimberly Weinberger
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780439281355
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA simple biography of the first president of the United States.
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George Washington
Author: Philip Abraham
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 9780516239491
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn easy-to-read biography of the first president of the United States
You Never Forget Your First
Author: Alexis Coe
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2020-02-04
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 0735224129
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN NPR CONCIERGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “In her form-shattering and myth-crushing book….Coe examines myths with mirth, and writes history with humor… [You Never Forget Your First] is an accessible look at a president who always finishes in the first ranks of our leaders.” —Boston Globe Alexis Coe takes a closer look at our first--and finds he is not quite the man we remember Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, demanded military promotions, caused an international incident, and never backed down--even when his dysentery got so bad he had to ride with a cushion on his saddle. But after he married Martha, everything changed. Washington became the kind of man who named his dog Sweetlips and hated to leave home. He took up arms against the British only when there was no other way, though he lost more battles than he won. After an unlikely victory in the Revolutionary War cast him as the nation's hero, he was desperate to retire, but the founders pressured him into the presidency--twice. When he retired years later, no one talked him out of it. He left the highest office heartbroken over the partisan nightmare his backstabbing cabinet had created. Back on his plantation, the man who fought for liberty must confront his greatest hypocrisy--what to do with the men, women, and children he owns--before he succumbs to death. With irresistible style and warm humor, You Never Forget Your First combines rigorous research and lively storytelling that will have readers--including those who thought presidential biographies were just for dads--inhaling every page.
Blippi: All-Star Reader, Level 1: Let's Read!
Author: Editors of Studio Fun International
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2022-08-02
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 0794449948
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearning to read could not be more fun than with this collection of four Blippi level 1 readers! In the four humorous level 1 readers included in this collection, Blippi imagines he’s a dinosaur, drives an excavator, has his very own bakery, and volunteers at an animal shelter. Kids will be able to practice and hone their developing reading skills as they eagerly turn the brightly illustrated pages to see what Blippi does next! Includes the following Blippi titles: If I Were a Dinosaur, I Can Drive an Excavator, This is My Neighborhood, and A Pet for Blippi. Perfect for young readers ages 5 to 7.
Mae Jemison
Author: Laurie Calkhoven
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2016-09-06
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 1481476513
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBlast off into space and get to know Mae Jemison—the first African-American woman to ever go to space—with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people “you should meet.” Meet Mae Jemison, the first African-American female astronaut! Did you know before Mae was an astronaut, she went to medical school and joined the Peace Corps? But she never forgot her childhood dream to travel to outer space. So in 1985 she applied to NASA’s astronaut training program. On September 12, 1992, Mae flew into space with six other astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavour and made history—just like you can if you follow your dreams! A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus a fun timeline filled with interesting trivia facts about space! With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so much fun!
El-Hi Textbooks and Serials in Print
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Publisher:
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 1188
ISBN-13: 9780835242714
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFloat Like a Butterfly
Author: Ntozake Shange
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 2017-06-04
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 1368012892
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA beautifully illustrated picture book biography of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali is considered by many to have been the finest athlete of the twentieth century. Here is a compelling testimony to his courage, resilience in the face of controversy, and boxing prowess by Obie Award-winning author Ntozake Shange. In her own words, Shange shows us Ali and his life, from his childhood in the segregated South, to his meteoric rise in boxing to become the Heavyweight Champion of the World. Edel Rodriguez's stunning artwork combines pastels, monoprint woodblock ink linework and spray paint on colored papers to capture Ali's power, spontaneity, and energy. A timeline and list of additional resources in the backmatter help make this a standout picturebook biography of the man known around the world as "The Greatest." The reissue of this compelling portrait will have readers cheering once again for the late American icon.
George Washington
Author: Hourly History
Publisher: Hourly History
Published: 2016-08-21
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 1098535677
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGeorge Washington, the first president of the United States, is much more than a monument on Mount Rushmore. Who was Washington, the general, president, and husband? He was first and foremost a man of impeccable honor which, despite military adversity and political wrangling, never abandoned him. The Founding Fathers who squabbled and competed amongst themselves did agree on one thing: only Washington could lead the country, first in the country’s military fight for freedom and then as the man charged with transforming thirteen individual states into a united country. But in his youth, George Washington did not intend to become the Father of his Country. As a younger son of a middling class Virginian, he intended to earn his living as a surveyor, and in that role, he was introduced to the vast potential of the country that would one day be a nation. But when the death of his older brother made him the heir to Mount Vernon, Washington ascended to leadership in the military, political and social spheres of Virginia and the United States. Inside you will read about... ✓ The Washington's of Virginia ✓ Europe Exports its Wars to the Colonies ✓ Washington at Mount Vernon ✓ An Englishman no Longer ✓ Washington at War ✓ The Father of His Country ✓ Return to Mount Vernon As a member and later officer in the Virginia militia, he fought with the British army against the French as the two European powers struggled for control of the rich Ohio Valley. The British, who would refuse Washington a commission in their army, would later meet him in battle as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, fighting for independence against the forces of King George III. As a political leader, he would become the architect of the American government. As the master of Mount Vernon, Washington’s marriage to the wealthy Martha Dandridge Custis placed him among the elite of the Virginia aristocracy. His integrity established a model for subsequent generations to emulate. That few have managed to match his achievements is an indication of his influence and character. Meet George Washington, the man, and discover the identity of this remarkable leader.
Barack Obama
Author: Beatrice Gormley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2012-03-06
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 1442454520
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs the first African-American editor of the "Harvard Law Review, " the first African-American presidential nominee of a major political party, and eventually the first African-American president of the United States, Barack Obama has consistently shattered barriers--barriers that some people thought could never be overcome.
"MR. PRESIDENT"
Author: Harlow Giles Unger
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Published: 2013-10-29
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 0306822415
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough the framers gave the president little authority, George Washington knew whatever he did would set precedents for generations of future leaders. To ensure their ability to defend the nation, he simply ignored the Constitution when he thought it necessary. In a revealing new look at the birth of American government, “Mr. President” describes Washington's presidency in a time of continual crisis, as rebellion and attacks by foreign enemies threatened to destroy this new nation. Constantly weighing preservation of the Union against preservation of individual liberties and states' rights, Washington assumed more power with each crisis. In a series of brilliant but unconstitutional maneuvers he forced Congress to cede control of the four pillars of executive power: war, finance, foreign affairs, and law enforcement. Drawing on rare documents and letters, Unger shows how Washington combined political cunning and sheer genius to seize ever-widening powers, impose law and order while ensuring individual freedom, and shape the office of President of the United States.
