AFPLS Cycle 3 Week 5 History
Cycle 3 Week 5 History Books – Atlanta Fulton
Shh! we're writing the Constitution
by Fritz, Jean.
Physical Description 64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Abstract Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
A picture book of George Washington
by Adler, David A.
Physical Description [32] p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 26 cm.
Series Picture book biographies
Abstract A brief account of the life of the "Father of Our Country."
by St. George, Judith, 1931-
Physical Description 52 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
Abstract This new version of the Caldecott-winning classic by illustrator David Small and author Judith St. George is updated with current facts and new illustrations to include our forty-second president, George W. Bush. Hilariously illustrated by Small, this celebration by St. George shows us the foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-two men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world.
by Chandra, Deborah.
Physical Description 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Abstract A rollicking rhyme portrays George Washington's lifelong struggle with bad teeth. A timeline taken from diary entries and other nonfiction sources follows.
by Foster, Genevieve, 1893-
Physical Description x, 348 p. illus. (part col.; incl. music) 27 cm.
General Note This title is a 1942 Newbery Honor book.
A History of the US: The new nation – Book 4
by Hakim, Joy.
Physical Description 192 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm.
Series A history of US ; bk. 4
Abstract Covers American history from Washington's inauguration until the first quarter of the 19th century, including the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark's expedition, and the beginnings of abolitionism.
Guns for General Washington : a story of the American Revolution
by Reit, Seymour.
Physical Description x, 98 p. : map ; 22 cm.
Abstract Frustrated with life under seige in George Washington's army, 19-year-old Will Knox and his brother Colonel Henry Knox undertake the task of moving 183 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston in the dead of winter.
George vs. George : the American Revolution as seen from both sides
by Schanzer, Rosalyn.
Physical Description 60 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm.
Abstract Explores how the characters and lives of King George III of England and George Washington affected the progress and outcome of the American Revolution.
George Washington and the general's dog
by Murphy, Frank, 1952-
Physical Description 48 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Series Step into reading. A step 2 book
Abstract Recounts events in the life of George Washington which focus on his fondness for animals.
George Washington : soldier, hero, president
by Korman, Justine.
Physical Description 48 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm.
Series Dorling Kindersley readers. 3, Reading alone
by Gilpin, Caroline Crosson.
Physical Description 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Series National Geographic kids National Geographic readers. Level 2
Abstract 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!
by Edwards, Roberta.
Physical Description 04 p. : ill., map ; 20 cm.
Series Who was-- ?
Abstract A biography of the first President of the United States, George Washington and his leadership in two wars.
George Washington's socks : a time travel adventure
by Woodruff, Elvira.
Physical Description 166 p. : map ; 20 cm.
Abstract In the midst of a backyard campout, ten-year-old Matt and four other children find themselves transported back into the time of George Washington and the American Revolution, where they begin to live out American history firsthand and learn the sober realities of war.
by Woodruff, Elvira.
Physical Description 229 p. ; 20 cm.
General Note Sequel to: George Washington's socks!
Abstract Ten-year-old Matt and six other children travel to 1776 Boston, living out American history as they meet Benjamin Franklin, learn about colonial medicine, and become part of a rebel spy ring.
by Brady, Esther Wood, 1905-
Physical Description 166 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Abstract During the Revolutionary War, a ten-year-old girl crosses enemy lines to deliver a loaf of bread containing a message for the patriots.