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6) Upon secrecy
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the Culper Spy Ring during the Revolutionary War using firsthand accounts.
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Physical Desc
xiv, 274 pages : illustrations, genealogical table, maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Tells the life story of the first American president, George Washington, focusing largely on the Revolutionary War, and includes a chronology, a table of Revolutionary battles, biographies of Washington's generals and Cabinet, illustrations, and maps.
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Magic tree house volume 22
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75 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
Español
Description
Using their magic tree house, Jack and Annie travel back to the time of the American Revolution and help General George Washington during his famous crossing of the Delaware River.
George Washington prepara su ejército para atacar al enemigo por sorpresa. Debido al mal tiempo, el general duda si debe continuar con sus planes. ¿Podrán Annie y Jack lograr que la historia siga su curso? ¡El destino de Estados Unidos está en manos de ellos dos!
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Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn all about George Washington, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the historians of tomorrow!
11) Presidents' Day
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Series
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24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to President's Day, in simple text with illustrations, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.
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Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A brief look at the life of George Washington, discussing his childhood, his military career, and his accomplishments as the first president of the United States. Presented in English and Spanish.
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Language
English
Formats
Description
Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, George Washington was also a farmer. His efforts to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon, Virginia, mirrored his struggle to form a new nation. Excerpts from Washington's writings are featured throughout the book, which also includes a timeline, resource section, as well as essays on Washington at Mount Vernon and his thoughts on slavery.--From publisher description.
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Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
In April, 1796, young Charlotte Stuart writes a series of letters to George Washington, whose portrait's being painted by her father, reporting on her efforts and those of her brothers to follow the rules of good behavior in the book Mr. Washington gave them. Includes historical notes.
18) Presidents' Day
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Series
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 19 x 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
A look at the significance and history of President's Day.
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Series
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of George Washington from his boyhood in Virginia, through his work as a land surveyor, planter, soldier, and as the president who set a high standard for all who would follow.
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