George Washington -- Soldier, Hero, President (DK Readers, Level 3: Reading Alone) (Paperback)

by Justine Korman Fontes (Author), Ron Fontes (Author)
Key Phrases: Mount Vernon, Continental Army, Declaration of Independence

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Product Description
This biography of one of the most famous and recognizable American presidents mark DK's commitment to bringing US history-based biographies to the DK Readers series. In George Washington, the young reader will learn about our first president's childhood, his life as a farmer, statesman, general, and his days as president. The 48-page Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Young readers will devour these kid-friendly titles, which cover high-interest topics such as sharks, and the Bermuda Triangle, as well as classics like Aladdin. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. Averaging 2,400 to 2,800 words, these books offer a 50/50 picture-to-text ratio.

The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

About the Author
Justine and Ron Fontes live with three beloved cats near a beach in Maine. Together they have written over 300 children's books.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN; 1st edition (January 17, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789473771
• ISBN-13: 978-0789473776
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #401,847 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Intro to the President and the Revolutionary War, January 14, 2002

By A Customer

My 4-year-old loves having this read outloud to him. He is fascinated by Washington as a soldier and through this biography has learned a lot about the way in which the revolution led to a new government and country. I would highly recommend this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for children and parents alike!, January 12, 2002

By	SteadfastOne (USA) - See all my reviews

I purchased this book for my 8-year-old son. However, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this wonderful book was full of interesting facts that even I didn't know about George Washington and the history of the United States. This book kept my son's interest throughout its 43 pages of text, which is a rarity. And it also includes interesting illustrations including a photograph of a set of dentures much like George Washington must have worn (fascinatingly disgusting!). "George Washington: Soldier, Hero, President" provided a learning experience for both parent and child, and should be a valuable addition to anyone's home library.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids with all the facts..., June 17, 2004

By	Teacher Friend "middleschoolssteacher" (Louisville, KY USA) - See all my reviews

This short biography of George Washington's live is great for classroom use. Written on a 3-4th grade reading level does not take away from the informational value of this text. The text does not leave out the important details to be found in most documentaries. Negative = the book refers to Washington as "George" through out. This often is a problem with children attempting to construct non-fiction writing pieces.