Concepts for Kids

1.  Our most famous founding
    father, George Washington was
    the general who led American
     troops to defeat the British.
 
2.  Later he became the first
      president of the United States.
 
​3.  Washington was a lover and
​      defender of liberty.

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Online Resources

Biography

Kids Encyclopedia Facts and Photos

Related Links

The Revolutionary War

 Literature Connection

 I Am George Washington
            by Brad Meltzer
This charming story describes George Washington's life in up-to-date language that kids can easily understand. George Washington teaches lessons in being ready, first, and a leader.
 
George Washington; First President 1789 - 1797
            by Mike Venezia
Using large text and clear language, this biography describes George Washington's life from childhood through the Whiskey Rebellion. Some of the illustrations are actual paintings, some are humorous cartoons.