Don't Know Much About Books
Book #1
Don't Know Much About George Washington
Written by Kenneth C. Davis & illustrated by Rob Shepperson
8 - 12
Reading
age
128
Page
count
Jan 1, 2003
Publication
date
Paperback
$4.99
$4.74
Summary
•Where did George go to college? (see page 20)
•Why didn’t he sign the Declaration of Independence? (see page 60)
•Did everyone vote for him to be president of the United States? (see page 92)
Best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis lays aside popular myth to unveil the true character of an avid farmer – and our nation’s first president. He weaves a smooth, flowing narrative into the trademark question-and-answer format of his popular Don’t Know Much About® series, peppering this outstanding biography with informational sidebars and compelling quotes. Washington’s life illuminates a glorious era in American history. Maps, reproductions from the period, and clever black-and-white illustrations by Rob Shepperson help re-create the flavor of these exciting times.
Don't Know Much About Series
Published from 2003 - 2005
6 books
The Creatives Behind the Books
Author
Illustrator
Rob Shepperson is a popular editorial artist for many newspapers and magazines. He lives in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.
Illustrator
Sergio Martinez was born in Mexico City, studied art in Paris, and has worked as an art director and illustrator on three continents. He has done freelance illustrative work for Disney Press and other major publishers, and has illustrated internationally renowned gift editions of several literary classics including Peter Pan, Pinocchio, and A Christmas Carol. His classic style graces the pages of many children’s books including Crossway’s best-selling children’s book, You Are Special, also written by Max Lucado.
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