"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
挺好的 喜歡
評分應該是原版的吧,反正比較貴。
評分非常值得購買,有券接著收
評分我是
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
評分不錯的一套書,大人孩子都可以看
評分好!(此評論雖然纔1個字,但語法嚴謹,用詞工整,結構巧妙,琅琅上口,可謂言簡意賅,足見評論人紮實的文字功底,以及信手扭來寫作技巧和慘絕人寰的創造能力,實在佩服佩服,再加上以感嘆號收尾,實在是點睛之筆)。
評分書不厚,印刷很清楚,是原版正品,買給小學六年級女兒看的,內容不難,多看看對孩子的閱讀能力有提高。
評分英文版書籍,增加閱讀量,不錯的選擇。內容較淺一些。
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