I Am George Washington
George Washington was one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known. He was never afraid to be the first to try something, from exploring the woods around his childhood home to founding a brand new nation, the United States of America. With his faith in the American people and tremendous bravery, he helped win the Revolutionary War and became the country's first president. Add this picture book biography to your collection today.
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George Washington never had any children of his own, but he did have two step children.
He was one of our biggest presidents at six feet, two inches and 200 pounds.
George Washington loves to eat peanut soup, mashed sweet potatoes with coconut, and string beans with mushrooms.
He bred hound dogs and gave them unusual names like Tarter, True Love, and Sweet Lips.
