The inspiring biography of our first president’s childhood years ? George Washington wanted to be a Virginia gentleman like his brother Lawrence until he got the chance to go on a wilderness trip as a surveyor's assistant. It was a difficult—and even dangerous—journey. At times， George got discouraged， but his grit and determination kept him going. This early trek into the American frontier was a turning point for George， and it proved he was ready for any challenge…from being a general in the Revolutionary War to becoming the first president of the United States! ? Full-color illustrations. Includes bibliography! ? “Both writer and illustrator have been so thorough in their renderings of Washington's life that older readers could actually use this book as a starting point for research on George Washington…. A must have for parents and librarians alike.” —Children’s Literature ? “Both words and art dramatically capture… and chart Washington's personal evolution.” —Booklist ? About the Turning Point series： ? Sometimes there is a happening in our lives that changes the way we think about ourselves and sends us along a new path. These turning points can come wh...The inspiring biography of our first president’s childhood years ? George Washington wanted to be a Virginia gentleman like his brother Lawrence until he got the chance to go on a wilderness trip as a surveyor's assistant. It was a difficult—and even dangerous—journey. At times， George got discouraged， but his grit and determination kept him going. This early trek into the American frontier was a turning point for George， and it proved he was ready for any challenge…from being a general in the Revolutionary War to becoming the first president of the United States! ? Full-color illustrations. Includes bibliography! ? “Both writer and illustrator have been so thorough in their renderings of Washington's life that older readers could actually use this book as a starting point for research on George Washington…. A must have for parents and librarians alike.” —Children’s Literature ? “Both words and art dramatically capture… and chart Washington's personal evolution.” —Booklist ? About the Turning Point series： ? Sometimes there is a happening in our lives that changes the way we think about ourselves and sends us along a new path. These turning points can come when we are young—thorugh a person we meet， an experience we have， a difficulty we overcome. ? Since 1789， only a small number of people have been president of the United States. What has made these individuals unique? Was there a turning point in their lives that caused them to change direction and set them on a path that led them to the White House? ? —Judith St. George(展開)
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