Burlington Public Library MA

George Washington and the men who shaped America, Torrey Maloof

eng

collective biography

illustrations

index present

non fiction

George Washington and the men who shaped America

934705747

Torrey Maloof

With George Washington and the Men Who Shaped America, students will learn more about the commander and the leader who helped others found America. This rigorous informational text profiles the first president of the United States of America, during his early days in Mount Vernon, as he gains experience during the First and Second Continental Congress, and as he wins the war. This text also looks at the significant men who aided in the war effort from Paul Revere, Nathan Hale, Baron von Steuben, and Marquis de Lafayette. Spark a curiosity with primary source materials that offers significant clues on how people lived back then. Build literacy and subject content knowledge with this nonfiction reader that explores US history, geography, and other social studies topics. George Washington and the Men Who Shaped America provides access to every type of learner with appropriately leveled content. The reader contains text features such as captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career readiness

Leading the way -- Early days -- Gaining experience -- Taking charge -- He was not alone -- Monument man

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