| George Washington's Birthday: A Mostly True Tale Contributor(s): McNamara, Margaret (Author), Blitt, Barry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0375844996 ISBN-13: 9780375844997 Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical - United States - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Birthdays |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2010051259 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.2" W x 11" (0.95 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Event - Birthday |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 148823 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A perfect picture book biography from award-winning author Margaret McNamara and New Yorker artist Barry Blitt comes this partly true and completely funny story of George Washington's 7th birthday. In this clever approach to history, readers will discover the truths and myths about George Washington. Did George Washington wear a wig? No. Did George Washington cut down a cherry tree? Probably not. Readers young and old who are used to seeing George Washington as an old man, will get a new look at the first president--as a kid. Perfect for classrooms, Presidents' Day, or as a birthday gift. |