We are happy to add this list of easy readers about George Washington to our other lists that feature famous Americans. You should note that the Ashleigh Hally book has not been published as of this date (January 2012), and that two of the books (the Rothman and Dahl books) are basically out of print, and probably won't be available for use unless your local library carries them. We've included the basic information just in case.
Remember George Washington
by Cynthia Rothman (We've included this book's rating because your library may have it.)
Reading Information:
Word Count: 107
Accelerated Reading level: 1.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 77777
by Barbara Knox
(First Biographies)
I really liked Ms. Knox's biography of Lincoln, however our local libraries do not carry this volume of the First Biographies series. I assume it follows the structure of the other books which feature images on the left-hand pages and text on the right. If the pattern is true you'll also find a timeline along the bottom of the main pages. It is repeated for every set of pages, the difference being that as the narrative proceeds, the line gradually acquires dates. You can see a sample page and the Lincoln review here.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 196
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 70356
- Publisher: Capstone Press (2006)
- ISBN-10: 0736833838
George Washington
This book will be published in 2012. You might want to keep an eye out for it.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 534
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 147523
by Lola M. Schaefer
There are two books in this list at the AR 2.3 level. This one and Cassie Mayer's. Personally I prefer the Schaefer book as it contains more information, however the Mayer book, with it's super simple sentences, might serve some children better.
This book does a good job of balancing information about Washington with information about the times he lived in. I thought it did a good job of explaining why the wars occurred. Schaefer explains that, "[T]he Virginia army helped Great Britain fight France. The countries fought over land", and "[C]olonists grew tired of Great Britain's laws".
This book does a good job of balancing information about Washington with information about the times he lived in. I thought it did a good job of explaining why the wars occurred. Schaefer explains that, "[T]he Virginia army helped Great Britain fight France. The countries fought over land", and "[C]olonists grew tired of Great Britain's laws".
Table of Contents
Boyhood
Mount Vernon
The Revolutionary War
President Washington
Note to Parents and Teachers
Words to Know
Read More Internet Sites
Index/Word List
See a sample page below. With most browsers if you click on the picture, the image will be enlarged so you can easily examine it.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 272
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 31810
Lexile: 360L
- Publisher: Pebble Books (1998)
- ISBN-10: 0736881115
by Cassie Mayer
Mayer's editors chose to use one and two sentences per page to cover the life of Washington and the early history of the United States. She writes, for example, "[W]hen Washington was a child, he moved to a farm", and on another page: "[T]he colonies became a new country. They became the United States of America."
In general, the book is colorful and there is artwork on every page which will make the book a good choice for some beginning readers.
In general, the book is colorful and there is artwork on every page which will make the book a good choice for some beginning readers.
Table of ContentsReading Information:
Introduction
Early Life
The Colonies
War
Marriage
End of the War
The American Revolution
A New Country
Why We Remember Him
Picture Glossary
Timeline
Index
Word Count: 250
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 118908
- Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree (2007)
- ISBN-10: 1403499810
espanole
- Library Binding: 24 pages
- Publisher: Heinemann Library
- Language: Spanish
- ISBN-10: 1432906569
by Michael Dahl
This is one that might be difficult to locate.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 281
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 73200
Lexile: NP
- Publisher: Picture Window Books (2003)
- ISBN-10: 1404801286
by Nicole Boyd
We are trying to track this one down. If you have a copy we'd welcome your comments.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 200
Page Count: 12
Accelerated Reading level: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 52219
- Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group (2001)
- ISBN-10: 082398205X
