George Washington and the General's Dog (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3) [Paperback]

Frank Murphy (Author), Richard Walz (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Step into Reading

Boom! Bang! Guns fire! Cannons roar! George Washington is fighting in the American Revolution. He
sees a dog lost on the battlefield. Whose dog is it? How will it find its master? Early readers will be surprised to find out what happens in this little-known true story about America’s first president.

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Boom! Bang! Guns fire! Cannons roar! George Washington is fighting in the American Revolution. He
sees a dog lost on the battlefield. Whose dog is it? How will it find its master? Early readers will be surprised to find out what happens in this little-known true story about America?s first president.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; First edition (December 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375810153
• ISBN-13: 978-0375810152
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.2 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Dogs > Nonfiction
  • #2 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > United States > Colonial & Revolutionary
  • #4 in Books > Children's Books > History > United States > Colonial & Revolutionary

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read Aloud for President's Day!, January 12, 2003

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This review is from: George Washington and the General's Dog (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3) (Paperback)

This easy reader is a delightful story to share with all students. The information gained about President Washington is unforgettable. Children will love that George named his dog "Sweetlips" and they won't forget that he was super kind and honest to one of his enemies! This book will be a staple in classrooms across the country and this true story of George may replace his "Cherry Tree" tale.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SO MUCH PACKED INTO ONE LITTLE BOOK - REMARKABLE!, August 26, 2006

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This review is from: George Washington and the General's Dog (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3) (Paperback)

There is so much to this book than noted at first glance. First, we get a great dose of history told in a way children can understand it. Secondly, we learn some little known facts about our first president. Thirdly, we have animals, something neither kids nor adults can ever get enough of and fourthly, we get a story packed full of morals. But that is not all. The illustrations are very well executed and a delight. The text is simple an to the point and goes quite well with the illustrations. The book makes some very complicated situations and states them simply in a very nice story. I enjoy this one almost as much as the children do. This is a good work to read to the class as it generates good discussions. Recommend this one highly.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 6--Year-Old (and I) Loved It, October 19, 2005

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This review is from: George Washington and the General's Dog (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3) (Paperback)

My six-year-old son brought this title home from his school library. We read it together several times, and one night I found him meticulously copying a page from the book. My son hated to return the book, and I knew I had to buy it--for both of us! It tells a little-known story about Washington in a charming, beautifully illustrated manner that everyone (especially dog lovers) will love.