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Washington: A Life
A gripping portrait of the first president of the United States from the author of Alexander Hamilton, the New York Times bestselling biography that inspired the musical.Celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation and the first president of the United States. With a breadth and depth matched by no other one volume biography of George Washington, this crisply paced narrative carries the reader through his adventurous early years, his heroic exploits with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, his presiding over the Constitutional... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0143119966
- UPC: 000143119966
- ASIN: 0143119966
- ISBN: 0143119966
- Brand: Penguin Books
- Manufacturer: Penguin Books
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George Washington Carver (On My Own Biography)
Born a slave near the end of the Civil War, George Washington Carver was a small and sickly child. Too frail to work in the fields of the Missouri farm where he grew up, George did chores around the house. But when his work was done, he headed for the woods. There his lifelong love of nature was born. As a teacher and scientist at Alabama's Tuskegee Institute in the 1900s, George Washington Carver became famous for his work helping farmers grow better crops while sharing with them his love of nature's beauty. Follow George's inspiring life through this beautifully illustrated and engagingly wr... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1575054582
- ASIN: 1575054582
- ISBN: 1575054582
- Manufacturer: First Avenue Editions TM
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George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution
When George Washington beat a hasty retreat from New York City in August 1776, many thought the American Revolution might soon be over. Instead, Washington rallied—thanks in large part to a little-known, top-secret group called the Culper Spy Ring. He realized that he couldn’t defeat the British with military might, so he recruited a sophisticated and deeply secretive intelligence network to infiltrate New York.Drawing on extensive research, Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger have offered fascinating portraits of these spies: a reserved Quaker merchant, a tavern keeper, a brash young longshorem... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0143130609
- ASIN: 0143130609
- ISBN: 0143130609
- Brand: Don Yaeger Brian Kilmeade
- Manufacturer: Sentinel
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The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington
Taking place during the most critical period of our nation’s birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington’s character, but also illuminates the origins of America’s counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA.In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington’s bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitor... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1250130336
- ASIN: 1250130336
- ISBN: 1250130336
- Manufacturer: Flatiron Books
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Who Was George Washington?
In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!
- ASIN: 0448448920
- ASIN: 0448448920
- ISBN: 0448448920
- Brand: Grosset Dunlap
- Manufacturer: Penguin Workshop
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DK Biography: George Washington: A Photographic Story of a Life
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 s... [Read More]
- ASIN: 075660835X
- UPC: 690472008354
- ASIN: 075660835X
- ISBN: 075660835X
- Brand: DK CHILDREN
- Manufacturer: DK Children
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A Picture Book of George Washington (Picture Book Biography)
A simple presentation of his character and the major events of his life.
- ASIN: 0823408000
- ASIN: 0823408000
- ISBN: 0823408000
- Manufacturer: Holiday House
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George Washington On Leadership
In 1799, at the end of George Washington's long life and illustrious career, the politician Henry Lee eulogized him as: First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” Esteemed historian Richard Brookhiser now adds to this list, First in leadership,” examining the lessons to be learned from our first president, first commander-in-chief, and founding CEO.With wit and skill, Brookhiser expertly anatomizes true leadership with lessons from Washington's three spectacularly successful careers as an executive: general, president, and tycoon. In every area of endeavo... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0465003036
- ASIN: 0465003036
- ISBN: 0465003036
- Brand: Brookhiser, Richard
- Manufacturer: Basic Books
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George Washington Carver: Man's Slave Becomes God's Scientist (Sower Series)
Overcoming prejudice, he became an outstanding scientist for God and country.
- ASIN: 091513490X
- UPC: 000000113182
- ASIN: 091513490X
- ISBN: 091513490X
- Brand: Mott Media
- Manufacturer: Mott Media
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The Return of George Washington: Uniting the States, 1783-1789
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"An elegantly written account of leadership at the most pivotal moment in American history" (Philadelphia Inquirer): Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward J. Larson reveals how George Washington saved the United States by coming out of retirement to lead the Constitutional Convention and serve as our first president.After leading the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, George Washington shocked the world: he retired. In December 1783, General Washington, the most powerful man in the country, stepped down as Commander in Chief and returned to private... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0062248685
- ASIN: 0062248685
- ISBN: 0062248685
- Brand: HarperCollins
- Manufacturer: William Morrow Paperbacks
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George Washington: Leading a New Nation (Graphic Biographies)
A biography telling the life story of George Washington, the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States. Written in graphic-novel format.
- ASIN: 0736861955
- ASIN: 0736861955
- ISBN: 0736861955
- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
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George Washington's Secret Six (Young Readers Adaptation)
A page-turning middle-grade adaptation of the New York Times bestseller about George Washington's top-secret spy ring that helped defeat the British.The American Revolution is well under way in 1776, but things are looking bleak for General George Washington and his Continental Army. With Washington's hasty retreat from New York City in August, many think the war might soon be over. After all: how on earth is this ragtag group going to defeat its enemy, the well-trained and well-funded military of the largest empire in history? But Washington soon realizes he can't win with military might. Ins... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0425288986
- ASIN: 0425288986
- ISBN: 0425288986
- Manufacturer: Viking Books for Young Readers
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The Real George Washington (American Classic Series)
This is the best-selling classic regularly featured by Glenn Beck to Fox TV viewers!The Real George Washington: The True Story of America s Most Indispensable Man. There is properly no history; only biography, wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. If that is true of the general run of mankind, it is particularly true of George Washington. The story of his life is the story of the founding of America. His was the dominant personality in three of the most critical events in that founding: the Revolutionary War, the Constitutional Convention, and the first national administration. Had he not served as Amer... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0880800143
- ASIN: 0880800143
- ISBN: 0880800143
- Manufacturer: National Center for Constitutional Studies
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My Little Golden Book About George Washington
George Washington comes alive for preschoolers in this all-American Little Golden Book! Bright, appealing artwork and simple words introduce the youngest readers to our first president with engaging anecdotes, beginning with how young George liked to study and ride his horse. Fun facts at the end—such as that Washington’s image can be found on our dollar bill, our postage stamps, and on Mount Rushmore—round out this charming Little Golden Book.And look for: My Little Golden Book About Abraham Lincoln.
- ASIN: 1101939699
- ASIN: 1101939699
- ISBN: 1101939699
- Brand: imusti
- Manufacturer: Golden Books
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George Washington: Man of Prayer and Courage (The Sowers)
America's first president patterned his life around the Bible lessons he studied daily.
- ASIN: 091513425X
- ASIN: 091513425X
- ISBN: 091513425X
- Brand: Mott Media
- Manufacturer: Mott Media
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Who Was George Washington? (Paperback)
With more than 100 black-and-white illustrations, the fascinating story of George Washington comes to life, revealing the real man, not just the face on the $1
- UPC: 10240310
- Rating: 4.5
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I Am George Washington (Hardcover)
We can all be heroes. That s the inspiring message of this "New York Times" Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Learn all about George Washington, America s first
- UPC: 52100175
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His Excellency : George Washington
The author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Founding Brothers" delivers a landmark biography that brings to life in all his complexity the most important and perhaps least understood figure in American history--George Washington. photos. High school
- UPC: 3629098
- Rating: 4.156
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The Big Book of Presidents : From George Washington to Barack Obama
A comprehensive look at the forty-four Presidents of the United States illustrates each president's journey to the White House and includes facts and trivia about presidential families, pets, and important
- UPC: 39964344
- Rating: 5.0
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The Indian World of George Washington : The First President, the First Americans, and the Birth of the Nation
"An authoritative, sweeping, and fresh new biography of the nation's first president, Colin G. Calloway's book reveals fully the dimensions and depths of George Washington's relations with the First Americans."--Provided by
- UPC: 435773053
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Who Was George Washington Carver?
Describes the life and accomplishments of the scientist and inventor, from his childhood born into slavery to his education and his lasting impact on the agricultural
- UPC: 45969489
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George Washington and the General's Dog
Recounts events in the life of George Washington which focus on his fondness for
- UPC: 1871413
- Rating: 4.0
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George Washington : His Legacy Of Faith, Character, And Courage
In this beautifully illustrated book, children will learn the epic story of George Washington, the father of our country, and be inspired by his strong faith, character, and courage. They will discover that the animating
- UPC: 707872258
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The Story of George Washington Carver
Relates the early life, struggles, and achievements of the Black botanist who became a pioneer in agricultural
- UPC: 399053
- Rating: 4.0
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DK Biography: George Washington : A Photographic Story of a Life
A biography of the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and first president of the United States, George Washington,including illustrations of people, places, and artifacts of the
- UPC: 2656788
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