Edwards, Roberta.

Who was George Washington? / by Roberta Edwards ; illustrated by True Kelley. - New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 2009. - 104 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm. - Who was--? . - Who was-- . .

Includes bibliographical references (page 104).

Who was George Washington? -- A boy from Virginia -- Mount Vernon -- A young soldier -- Country life -- Breaking away -- The Commanding General -- Hard times -- Victory -- A brand-new country.

Kelley, True.

"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"--Amazon.com.

RL2.8. 008-012.

ISBN: 9780448448923 0448448920 9781439584729 1439584729 9780606040426 0606040420

LCCN: 2008022377

Subjects--Personal Names:
Washington, George, 1732-1799.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United States. Army --Biography.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Presidents--United States--Biography.
Generals--United States--Biography.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.

Dewey Class. No.: 973.4/1092 B