National Geographic Readers: George Washington (Readers Bios) - Softcover

Gilpin, Caroline Crosson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 142631468X ISBN 13: 9781426314681

Publisher: National Geographic Kids, 2014

Synopsis

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!

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About this title

About the Author:

CARRIE GILPIN has been a writer, editor, and teacher for 25 years. She is currently a newspaper education editor and freelance writer, as well as a writing coach. She received her bachelor's degree in English from Connecticut College and obtained a master's degree in Journalism from Temple University. She currently lives in Scarsdale, New York with her three children and their dog, Maggie.

From School Library Journal:

K-Gr 2—These titles are geared to those without much previous knowledge on the subjects; the information is basic but engaging. Each book includes fact bubbles and new words defined on the page, as well as in a picture glossary at the back. A page of picture puzzles highlighting details from the text makes the reading more interactive. Several jokes are printed in Koalas and Plant to Seed, making them especially fun. These two titles also include photographs that are bright and detailed, clearly illustrating the ideas in the texts. George Washington offers a mix of images of period paintings and photographs (including one of false teeth that could have been Washington's). The time line is another useful nonfiction tool for independent readers. While Koalas will likely have the most browsing appeal, all three titles will be useful for first reports and are good additions to beginning-reader collections.—Laura Stanfield, Campbell County Public Library, Ft. Thomas, KY

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 142631468X
• ISBN 13: 9781426314681
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32