Frank Carlson Library

The brief account of the life of the "Father of Our Country. "

Humorous rhymes about George Washington's farm where the cows wear dresses, the pigs wear wigs, and the sheep are scholars.

Examines the family life and career of the first American president, also discussing myths and legends, monuments to Washington, and Mount Vernon.

Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, George Washington was also a farmer. His efforts to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon, Virginia, mirrored his struggle to form a new nation. Excerpts from Washington's writings are featured throughout the book, which also includes a timeline, resource section, as well as essays on Washington at Mount Vernon and his thoughts on slavery.--From publisher description.

Shares the story of the African American poet Phillis Wheatley who wrote a poem of encouragement for George Washington.

It is a dark and snowy night when the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back to the Revolutionary War. General George Washington is about to lead his army in a sneak attack against their enemy. But now the terrible weather is making the great general question his plans. Can Jack and Annie keep history on track? The fate of the country rests in their hands!

A simple biography of the first president of the United States.

A simple biography of the man who was in charge of America's army during the Revolution and became the new nation's first president.

Learn all about George Washington, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the historians of tomorrow!

A simple biography of the first president of the United States.