George Washington: Soldier, Hero, President
George Washington: Soldier, Hero, President
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George Washington: Soldier, Hero, President

Written by Justine Fontes & illustrated by Ron Fontes
Part of the DK Readers Book Series
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3 - 7
Reading age
32
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Jan 17, 2001
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This biography of one of the most famous and recognizable American presidents mark DK’s commitment to bringing US history-based biographies to the DK Readers series. In George Washington, the young reader will learn about our first president’s childhood, his life as a farmer, statesman, general, and his days as president. The 48-page Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Young readers will devour these kid-friendly titles, which cover high-interest topics such as sharks, and the Bermuda Triangle, as well as classics like Aladdin. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. Averaging 2,400 to 2,800 words, these books offer a 50/50 picture-to-text ratio. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children’s authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780789473776
    Publication Date
    January 17, 2001
    Publisher
    DK Publishing
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    First Reader
    Reading Age
    3 - 7 years

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