George Washington /
by Michael Burgan.
- Minneapolis, MN : Compass Point Books, c2002.
- 64 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
- Profiles of the presidents .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 60) and index.
A leader in war and peace -- The young soldier -- Planter and politician -- The Commander in Chief -- Creating a government -- The first president -- Reaching the end -- Glossary -- George Washington's life at a glance -- George Washington's life and times -- Understanding George Washington and his presidency -- The U.S. presidents -- Index.
A biography of George Washington from his boyhood in Virginia, through his work as a land surveyor, planter, soldier, and as the president who set a high standard for all who would follow.