Synopses & Reviews
George Washington comes alive in this fascinating activity book that introduces the leader to whom citizens turned again and againto lead them through eight long years of war, to guide them as they wrote a new Constitution, and to act as the new nations first executive leader. Children will learn how, shortly after his death in 1799, people began transforming George Washington from a man into a myth. But Washington was a complex individual who, like everyone, had hopes and fears, successes and failures. In his early 20s, for instance,Washingtons actions helped plunge Great Britain and France into war. He later fought for liberty and independence, yet owned slaves himself (eventually freeing them in his will). This book weaves a rich tapestry of Washingtons life, allowing kids to connect with his story in 21 hands-on projects based on his experiences and the times in which he lived. Children will learn how to tie a cravat, write with a quill pen, follow animal tracks, sew a ladys cap, plant a garden, roll a beeswax candle, play a game of Quoits, and make a replica of Washingtons commander-in-chief flag. The text includes a time line, glossary, websites, travel resources, and a reading list for further study.
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'The father of our country comes alive in a fascinating activity book." Books for Young Minds
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"Fun reading for everyone." The Star, Orland Park, Illinois
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"This is a quick, informative read." Firstlook
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"Provides a wealth of biographical detail and historical background information." Home Education Magazine
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"Valuable sources of information on the lives of our most famous presidents." KLIATT
Synopsis
Using a host of primary sources, author Brandon Marie Miller recounts the roles, hardships, and daily lives of Native American, European, and African women in 17th- and 18th-century colonial America. Hard work proved a constant for most women—they ensured their family’s survival through their skills while others sold their labor or lived in bondage as indentured servants and slaves.
Even in this world defined entirely by men, a world where no one thought it important to record a female’s thoughts, women found ways to step forth. Elizabeth Ashbridge survived an abusive indenture to become a Quaker preacher. Anne Bradstreet penned epic poetry while raising eight children in the wilderness. Anne Hutchinson went toe-to-toe with Puritan authorities. Margaret Hardenbroeck Philipse built a trade empire in New Amsterdam. Martha Corey lost her life in the vortex of Salem’s witch hunt. And Eve, a Virginia slave, twice ran away to freedom. With strength, courage, resilience, and resourcefulness, these women and many others played a vital role in the mosaic of life in colonial America.
About the Author
Brandon Marie Miller is the author of Benjamin Franklin, American Genius; George Washington for Kids; and Women of the Frontier. She has received a dozen national awards for her writing.