"Taking youngsters beyond the cherry tree and wooden teeth myths, this well-written chapter book explores the life of America's first president. The biography, part of an excellent list of books for young readers called the "Who Is?" series, traces George Washington's life and times. Moving chronologically from his birth to his death, the author weaves Washington's days with notable and lesser known anecdotes to paint a complete picture of the family and environment that shaped the future leader. Born in Virginia to Mary and Gus Washington, the baby who would be president was the oldest of five children. He would grow up with a passion for farming and horses. Owning a sense of adventure, he took a job as a surveyor, learning every inch of Virginia and the lands to the west. It was a skill that would serve him well as life quickly took him to the military. Readers begin to discover aspects of Washington's personality and work habits, his relationships and goals, taking the man from a cut out on a school bulletin board to one who still has something to teach young Americans today. Simple black-and-white drawings punctuate nearly every page to add information and further explanation. The chapters are interrupted occasionally with illustrated information boxes that contain more clarification about difficult concepts of history—slavery, Tories, or the Boston Tea Party. Maps give perspective to the layout of Mount Vernon and various battles. Yet, with all this information, the book flows like a very good story, which of course, it is. The celebration of Washington's admirable character influences each section, from his youth and military record, to his contributions to the foundation ofthe United States, and of course his reluctant acceptance of the presidency. It was Washington, in his humility, the author explains, who rejected titles such as "His Mightiness" and "His Elective Highness" and insisted that he be called simply "Mr. President." While nicely comprehensive, the book stays on target with vocabulary and details for elementary readers. "
-- Deborah Zink Brooks
京東自營圖書活動經常做,而且力度也不錯,在這裏購書習慣後,想不到還可以去哪買?就是有些部分書這裏還不夠全,希望京東加油,多多上新書,也上獨傢書。
評分很不錯,孩子喜歡看,很棒,好看,不錯不錯
評分小孩子閱讀本,挺好的
評分不錯的一套書,大人孩子都可以看
評分比起其他原版書,手感,印刷質量一般。但內容很好,簡明曆史常識……
評分很不錯,孩子喜歡看,很棒,好看,不錯不錯
評分比起其他原版書,手感,印刷質量一般。但內容很好,簡明曆史常識……
評分物流很快,包裝完整,還沒有看,書不厚適閤英語初級人士閱讀
評分書不厚,印刷很清楚,是原版正品,買給小學六年級女兒看的,內容不難,多看看對孩子的閱讀能力有提高。
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