"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
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。
評分非常值得購買,有券接著收
評分這個係列美國總統還真多. 也是人傢美國的書多介紹幾個美國總統也正常.我們也隻是做個簡單瞭解吧.
評分這個係列非常好,正版的!
評分我為什麼喜歡在京東買東西,因為今天買明天就可以送到。我為什麼每個商品的評價都一樣,因為在京東買的東西太多太多瞭,導緻積纍瞭很多未評價的訂單,所以我統一用段話作為評價內容。京東購物這麼久,有買到很好的産品,也有買到比較坑的産品,如果我用這段話來評價,說明這款産品沒問題,至少85分以上,而比較垃圾的産品,我絕對不會偷懶到復製粘貼評價,我絕對會用心的差評,這樣其他消費者在購買的時候會作為參考,會影響該商品銷量,而商傢也會因此改進商品質量。
評分這套書都不錯,讓孩子多瞭解下名人,而且各個領域都有
評分物流速度快,內容印刷清晰,字大行稀。
評分非常給力。非常給力。非常給力。
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