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The inspiring biography of our first presidentand#8217;s childhood years and#160;
George Washington wanted to be a Virginia gentleman like his brother Lawrence until he got the chance to go on a wilderness trip as a surveyor's assistant. It was a difficultand#151;and even dangerousand#151;journey. At times, George got discouraged, but his grit and determination kept him going. This early trek into the American frontier was a turning point for George, and it proved he was ready for any challengeand#133;from being a general in the Revolutionary War to becoming the first president of the United States!
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Full-color illustrations. Includes bibliography!
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and#147;Both writer and illustrator have been so thorough in their renderings of Washington's life that older readers could actually use this book as a starting point for research on George Washingtonand#133;. A must have for parents and librarians alike.and#8221;
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and#147;Both words and art dramatically captureand#133; and chart Washington's personal evolution.and#8221;
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About the Turning Point series:
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Sometimes there is a happening in our lives that changes the way we think about ourselves and sends us along a new path. These turning points can come when we are youngand#151;thorugh a person we meet, an experience we have, a difficulty we overcome.
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Since 1789, only a small number of people have been president of the United States. What has made these individuals unique? Was there a turning point in their lives that caused them to change direction and set them on a path that led them to the White House?
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and#8220;Both writer and illustrator have been so thorough in their renderings of Washington's life that older readers could actually use this book as a starting point for research on George Washingtonand#8230;. A must have for parents and librarians alike.and#8221;
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Synopsis
George Washington wanted to be a Virginia gentleman, like his brother Lawrence . . . until he got the chance to go on a wilderness trip as a surveyor's assistant. It was a rough-and even dangerous-journey. At times George got discouraged, but his grit and determination kept him going. His early trek into the American frontier was a turning point for George, and he proved he was ready for any challenge . . . from being a general in the Revolutionary War to becoming the first president of the United States!
Second in Judith St. George's new Turning Point series about major moments in the young lives of American presidents, this volume features vibrant illustrations by Daniel Powers.
About the Author
Judith St. George has published dozens of successful nonfiction books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning
So You Want to Be President? and the historical Turning Point series, including
Youre On Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt;
Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln; and
Take the Lead, George Washington. You can visit her online at www.judithstgeorge.com.