George Washington: The Life of an American Patriot
Author: Jackie Gaff
Desc: Presented in a lively full-color graphic-novel style history comes alive in this groundbreaking curriculum-based series developed with special consideration for the high-low reader. From the content areas of American history European history and ancient history readers will marvel at the conflicts triumphs struggles and accomplishments of these key historical figures. Each title in the series includes historical background text maps primary source images a glossary additional resources and an index. These titles are sure to be received warmly by students teachers and librarians alike. Patriot war hero and statesman George Washington played a crucial role in the birth of the new American nation. This handsomely illustrated saga carefully chronicles Washington's life from his childhood years in Virginia to his stunning successes as commander in chief of the Continental army to his time as first president of the nascent republic.