Let's Play Soldier, George Washington!

by Peter Roop, Connie Roop

A fascinating history for young readers! George Washington was the first president of the United States and a general during the American Revolution. Today his face is on the dollar bill. But what was George like as a boy? Did he know that someday he would be one of the Founding Fathers of our country? In this book, you will find out all about George Washington before he made history.

Genres: Biography, History

57 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1948

About the author

Peter Roop is an award-winning author and educator who has written over one hundred children’s books including biographies, novels, humor, picture books, and science books. Seven of his books are Reading Rainbow books, including the Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. In 2013, the Wisconsin Library Association recognized Peter and his wife, Connie Roop, as Notable Wisconsin Authors for their body of work, and Peter has been named a Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year. The Roops live in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

George Washington life is full of adventure. He was a great leader and more importantly a great man. His life story is amazing!! This book is a short biography of his life!

[Jerry]

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[Duane · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you have a reluctant reader who needs or wants to learn about George Washington, then this is the book for them. Filled with great illustrations and written in a easy-to-understand way, the reader will enjoy this book.

[Molly Schoonover · Rating 3 out of 5]

Over all, this is a good beginner's chapter book. Not only does it introduce on of history's most important people, it has a way of getting readers excited about history. I would recommend this book for students in the second grade completing a biography-themed book report.

[Xsnowmermaidx*nicole*]

I'm a yong reader and I was learning about history and i read most before I made history and i read once upon a marigold im nine and i read at a high school level whatever book they give me i read it

[Jarod Sahaydak · Rating 1 out of 5]

really bad book!