"George Washington: The Rise of America's First President" by Agnieszka Biskup chronicles the life of George Washington, from his early years as a Virginia planter to his pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War. The narrative explores his leadership skills, military strategies, and commitment to the fledgling nation, highlighting key events that shaped his character and legacy. The book also delves into Washington's presidency, illustrating how his vision and decisions laid the groundwork for the United States. Through engaging storytelling, Biskup captures the essence of Washington’s contributions to America, presenting him as a figure of courage and integrity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called American Graphic .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-14 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Capstone Press .

Agnieszka Biskup is a science writer and editor based in Chicago. She is a former editor for the science section of the Boston Globe as well as the children's science magazine Muse. In addition to children's books, she has also written many articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites. Her books have received awards from Learning magazine, the Association of Educational Publishers, and the Society of School Librarians International. Her book Football: How It Works (Capstone Press, 2010) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Cristian Mallea worked as an assistant for Lucho Olivera and Horacio Lalia doing comic books and as an illustrator doing work for esoteric publishing houses. Now, Cristian works in the studio founded with partners of La Productora, doing comic books and illustrations for many countries. Anthony Wacholtz has been a baseball fan since he was old enough to pick up a bat and ball. He earned a degree in English from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and has written a biography for young readers of All-Star catcher Joe Mauer. Besides playing softball and following his favorite team, the Minnesota Twins, he enjoys pitting his baseball knowledge against others in fantasy baseball.