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George Washington's Presidency

by Krystyna Poray Goddu
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In 1789, when George Washington took office as the nation's first president, the United States was an experiment that could easily fail. Only a few years earlier, the fledgling democracy had broken away from British rule. The thirteen states were vying for power and had only reluctantly accepted a strong central government. Whoever led that central government would face many challenges. Most Americans believed Washington was the right person for the job. He worked to revive the struggling economy, secure the nation's borders, and gain the respect of other nations. And by inventing many of his duties and powers as he went along, he shaped the presidency into a strong and influential office.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Presidential Powerhouses

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 1, 2016

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

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      • ISBN: 9781512482058

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781467785983
      • File size: 9116 KB
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 8.4
    • Lexile® Measure: 1160
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 7-9

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2016

      Gr 8 Up-These fact-filled, well-written examinations of four presidents are perfectly timed for conversations about this year's most important election. Though the target audience can't vote, reading the set will prepare them to be informed future electors. Students will learn about innovative chief executives who led the nation through critical periods-and whose influence, personalities, and will shaped the presidency and America ever after. Balanced portrayals handle personal flaws and scandals, helping readers understand that even presidents, beleaguered by domestic and international troubles and political squabbling, succumb to human frailty. The series handles weighty matters with an appropriately serious tone, while using accessible language that doesn't patronize. The attractive design includes full-page portraits and signature replicas; pages festooned with stars; colorful, informative sidebars; and numerous contemporary photos, illustrations, and documents. VERDICT A worthy addition to student collections.

      Copyright 2016 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2016
      Through these significant presidencies, this thorough series examines crucial periods in America's history: the birth of a fledgling nation, the War of 1812, the Great Depression and WWII, and the dawn of America's "New Frontier." Each president's early life, administration milestones, and ultimate legacy are discussed in detailed chapters filled with maps and period photos or illustrations. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

      (Copyright 2016 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:8.4
  • Lexile® Measure:1160
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:7-9

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