George Washington - Chicago : Britannica Educational Pub., (c)2013. - 1 online resource (79 pages) - Pivotal Presidents: Profiles in Leadership .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Table of Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 Early Life and Career; Chapter 2 Prerevolutionary Years; Chapter 3 Revolutionary Leadership; Chapter 4 Presidency; Conclusion; Glossary; For More Information; For Further Reading; Index; Back Cover.

Although more than 200 years have passed since the death of the first U.S. president, the name George Washington still invokes deep patriotism and pride in the country he helped found. A leader on the battlefield as well as the halls of politics, Washington was a crucial figure during the American Revolution who helped define the American presidency, as we know it. Readers trace the life of the man known as the Father of the His Country, from his childhood to his military successes through his tenure as president.



9781615309498


Presidents--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Generals--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Leadership--United States--Case studies--Juvenile literature.


Electronic Books.

E312 / .G467 2013