Martha Washington
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1947 · Est. 3 hour read

Martha Washington

Written by Jean Brown Wagoner

Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series

Explore the childhood of America's first First Lady and her journey to shaping a nation.

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192 pages· 22,013 words· Est. 3 hour read· 600L
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Discover young Martha Washington's life on a Virginia plantation, where her early experiences and social skills set the stage for her future role as the first First Lady. How did her upbringing prepare her to support George Washington and help lead a new nation? Uncover the formative years of a woman who would become a pivotal figure in American history, balancing personal joys with the weight of national expectations. This narrative biography invites readers to step back in time and witness the making of a historical icon.

From the publisher

One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics of childhood have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. These lively, inspiring, believable biographies sweep today’s young readers right into history.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
22,013
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
824
Publication
Published
October 31, 1986
First published
January 1, 1947
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780020421603
LCCN
86010737
OCLC
13581769

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