George Washington : the first President
(Book)

SAMPLE TEXT: In 1776, colonists in America declared independence from Britain. The two sides fought a war called The American Revolution. George Washington was the general who led the American army. He was brave, honest, and fair. The war lasted eight years. The Americans finally won. America was a new country! But who would lead it? Everyone knew the answer: George Washington, of course. Should he be a king? Should he be a president? But George shocked everyone. He did not want to be a king. He did not want to be a president. I retire he said. In England, King George was shocked. In France, King Louis was shocked. Everyone was shocked. No one gave up power by choice! But George Washington did. Who was this man who said no thanks?

The life of George Washington is introduced in this early reader biography. After General Washington led the American colonists to victory in the Revolutionary War, everyone thought he should become the first president of the United States. Washington would turn out to be a strong leader and a wise president. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in George Washington's life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical illustrations at the back of book-complete with a timeline, illustrations, and interesting facts about the United States' first president. Kids will learn about George Washington's spy ring, and how one of his dogs was named Sweetlips!