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George Washington: The First President
by Sarah Albee
Illustrator: Chin Ko
Ages: 6+
Published: 2018
Publisher: Harper/HarperCollins
ISBN: 978-0-06-243267-4
Keywords: Constitution, Revolutionary War
This account of our first president includes interesting facts about the beginning of the U.S. as well as Washington's life as general and president. Useful illustrations of events, maps, timeline, and other back matter.