I enjoyed this book very much. My mom learned a lot about Washington too.

Great book, although slow at the start, once we got to the part where the Batavia becomes shipwrecked, the story really takes off. Peter Fitzsimons is one of the nations best storytellers, be it of events in Australian history, or Australian historical characters, and this book is proof of the reason why.

Good overview of George Washington's life for elementary grade kids

Excellent book! My kids loved it so much I had to read it to them all in one sitting. We can't wait to read the author's other books.

Good biography for k-3.

I read this with Colston at bedtime. We both enjoyed it and learned things we did not know.

George Washington was a very brave man and caring man.

I really enjoyed reading this book because I learned a lot about our very first president, George Washington. Many people believe that he is a great general and one of the best Americans. I totally agree. He triumphed politically throughout most of his life. He led all the soldiers from all the colonies and succeeded as a general. He wanted to fight the English, as he thought the English government was unfair, but the road to victory was not a straight path. They suffered lost of men, losses, injuries, etc. There were constant battles between the two armies. His work definitely paid off though. America was now free and independent. Many voted for Washington to be the president and he was the president for two terms. He was given an opportunity to do it again, but he was exhausted. He did he best and has to rest. Due to his great efforts, many buildings, streets, etc are named after him. Washington, like Walt Disney, taught me to never give up and hard work will definitely pay off. It is worth the work because you would be enjoying the fruits of your labor elatedly.

read for school in 3rd grade

This biography about George Washington is very informative and simple to read. The author provides a broad overview of George's life from a young boy raised in Virginia, to becoming the first President of the United States of America. There are quite a few detailed sketches throughout the book that help illustrate what is happening in the story. I found this book very interesting and learned a lot more about the great life of George Washington and what he did for our country.

Recounts the entire life of George Washington from his birth in 1732 to his death in 1799, with a focus on the major events of the American Revolution.

A nice little elementary level biography of George Washington. Great introduction to our first president.