George Washington The First President

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 4, 2018

Review

The life of George Washington is explored in this young reader biography geared for students at level 2 who are beginner readers who need some assistance.

America is a new country in need of a leader. People want George Washington to be the president of this nation, but he is reluctant. Fortunately, he finally agrees and leads the way in forming a new country. Readers are given information on George as a child to his final days in Virginia. The illustrations are colorful and historically accurate and add a great deal to the text. The clearly written text is engaging and detailed while not being too difficult for young readers to comprehend.

Back Matter includes a timeline, historical illustrations, a find out more section, and interesting facts on the President that include spies, dogs, slavery and what he may have looked like.

Overall Book Score: very good