Story of George Washington

Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of George Washington—a story about fighting for independence and building a country George Washington became the first president of the United States of America and is known as the father of our country. He won the fight for American independence from England, but before that, he was a hardworking kid who enjoyed challenging himself in school and sports. He learned that overcoming challenges in his life would help make him a great leader. Explore how George went from being an ambitious farm boy in Virginia to the most well-known founding father in American history. How will his revolutionary spirit inspire you? Independent reading—This George Washington biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of George's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy—This unique