George Did It
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2005 · Est. 16 min read-aloud

George Did It

By Suzanne Tripp Jurmain, Larry Day (Illustrator)

George Washington hesitates to become president despite overwhelming support.

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40 pages· 1,990 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
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George Washington, the revered leader who fought the British and helped draft the Constitution, faces his greatest challenge: becoming the first president. Overwhelmed by the responsibility, he initially refuses. Yet, with the encouragement of loyal supporters and the pressure of a nation, George must confront his fears and step into the role history demands. Discover the personal struggles and humorous moments behind this iconic figure's reluctant rise to leadership.

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Everyone wanted George Washington to be the president. He was responsible, led the army in a fight against the British, and helped write the Constitution. But being the president is a very important job, and George was too nervous. So, to everyone’s surprise, he said no! However, George had many supporters, and with the help of the cheering crowds and loyal advisers and dignitaries, George realized that he didn’t have time to think about how nervous he was, he just had to do his job. With little-known facts and a bit of humor, Suzanne Tripp Jurmain gives readers a glimpse into the more personal side of the first president of the United States.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
1,990
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC760L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about courageBooks about AmericaBooks about George WashingtonBooks about US Presidents
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
103586
Publication
Published
December 1, 2007
First published
December 29, 2005
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142408957

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