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11/22/13

George Washington's Birthday: A Mostly True Tale

AUTHOR: Margaret McNamara
Illustrator: Barry Blitt
PUBLISHER:  Schwartz & Wade    
PUBLICATION DATE:  2012
GENRE: Historical Fiction        
  READING LEVEL: Kindergarten-3rd grade 
BRIEF OVERVIEW: Story of our first president's 7th birthday. The story tells about the myths and truths of George Washington in humorous ways.
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: 2nd grade-Make a 7 year old George Washington craft. Attached to the craft will be a chart of George Washington characteristics.
 REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Bree Danforth, Valdosta State University


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