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The Adirondack Letters of George Washington Sears, written as Nessmuk, are a collection of essays that explore the beauty and challenges of canoeing in the Adirondack wilderness. In these letters,...

Discover the life and legacy of George Washington in this informative biography for young readers.This Focus Readers title guides you through the early life, presidency, and impact of America's first...

George Washington's Socks by Elvira Woodruff is a historical adventure that whisks five young friends back in time to the eve of the Battle at Trenton. As they navigate the American Revolution, they...

George Washington's Spiritual Journey offers a unique insight into the life of America's first President. Born into modest circumstances, Janice T. Connell explores how George Washington responded to...

George Washington Wilson: A Pioneer in Photography and Art. This biography presents a detailed account of George Washington Wilson's life and work, from his early days as a portrait miniature painter...

George Washington: A Life in Books by Kevin J. Hayes is a comprehensive biography that challenges conventional narratives about the life of America's first president. Through extensive research at...

Canova's George Washington is a fascinating study of an unusual commission. In 1829, Canova was commissioned to create a statue of George Washington for the North Carolina State House in Raleigh...

George Washington: A Masterful Portrait of America's First President Joseph J. Ellis brings his signature scholarship and lyrical prose to this landmark biography of George Washington, one of the...

George Washington's military strategy has been subject to debate. Dave R. Palmer sets out to answer this question in his book George Washington's Military Genius. The American Revolution is broken...

George Washington's Breakfast brings history to life in a fun and engaging way. Jean Fritz's story follows a curious boy who sets out to learn more about his namesake, including what he ate for...

George Washington Carver's remarkable story is one of innovation and perseverance. Born into a family of slaves in Missouri, he went on to become a leading agricultural scientist, developing...

George Washington was a pivotal figure in American history, leading the country through its early years and serving as its first president. His legacy extends beyond his presidency, with many...

George Washington Carver's childhood secret garden was a place of discovery and growth. As a young child, he nurtured plants, observing their needs and studying their life cycles. This quiet passion...

A Weed Is a Flower: The Life of George Washington CarverThis beautifully illustrated picture book tells the inspiring story of George Washington Carver, from his childhood as a slave to his...

George Washington Carver was an unlikely success story. Born in the 1860s, he faced significant obstacles due to his race and the time period. Despite these challenges, he excelled academically and...

George Washington Carver: A Life of Science and Service This biography tells the story of George Washington Carver, a remarkable individual who made a lasting impact on American history. Born into...

George Washington's legacy continues to shape America today. In "Travels with George", Nathaniel Philbrick embarks on a personal journey to understand the enduring impact of the first US president...

George Washington Carver: A Life Beyond the Peanut Born into slavery, George Washington Carver's life was marked by hardship and perseverance. After his mother's kidnapping during the Civil War, he...

George Washington's life remains shrouded in myth and legend. Yet, it is clear that he was a complex individual, whose character and achievements continue to fascinate historians and scholars alike...

The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington By Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch A previously untold piece of American history reveals the remarkable character of George Washington and...

A time-traveling adventure unfolds when General George Washington vanishes from Valley Forge in 1778 and reappears at a dog park in San Francisco Bay in 2014. There, he befriends two Berkeley...

George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment by Bret Baier and Catherine Whitney is a masterful exploration of the electrifying struggle to unite a young United States. In this sweeping...

George Washington's First War: His Early Military AdventuresThis biography explores George Washington's early military career as a young colonel during the French and Indian War, revealing how those...

Henry Ford and George Washington Carver: A Groundbreaking Partnership In 1915, Henry Ford and George Washington Carver formed an unlikely alliance that would change the course of American industry...

Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American RevolutionNathaniel Philbrick's latest work is a complex and dramatic portrait of a people in crisis during the...

George Washington Carver In His Own Words, Second Edition is an annotated selection of his letters and writings that reveal the forces behind his creative genius. The collection includes letters from...

George Washington's Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide by Bill Bleyer explores the secret network of spies who risked their lives to gather intelligence for George Washington during the...

You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington by Alexis Coe is a fresh and humorous take on America's first president. Coe shatters myths about Washington, revealing a complex figure...

George Washington's life story reflects the narrative of the nation he guided into existence. His experiences as a surveyor, farmer, colonial soldier, leader of the Patriot cause, commander of the...

George Washington's War on Native America by Barbara Alice Mann explores a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in American history. The Revolutionary War is commonly portrayed as a conflict between...

George Washington and the Half-King Chief Tanacharison: An Alliance That Sparked War. In 1754, a pivotal event in western Pennsylvania set off a chain reaction that would lead to the French and...

George Washington's leadership was shaped by his deep-seated conviction that he had been chosen to lead a nation founded on liberty. This biography explores how his unique personal qualities, rooted...

George Washington's story comes alive in this full-color graphic novel. You might know him as our first President and hero of the American Revolution, but did you know he didn't want to be president...

George Washington's Secret Six: A Young Readers' Account of America's Top-Secret Spy Ring. In 1776, General George Washington faces a daunting challenge as the American Revolution rages on. With his...

From George Washington's leadership in signing the Jay Treaty with Great Britain in 1795 to the presidency of George W. Bush in 2003, the role of the US president has evolved significantly. This book...

Discover the inspiring life story of George Washington, the first president of the United States and father of our country. This biography is written for young readers aged 6 to 9, making it an ideal...

A Picture Book of George Washington Carver tells the inspiring story of a man who overcame adversity to become a leading scientist and artist. Born into slavery, he went on to make groundbreaking...

Summer 1779 saw a pivotal moment in the American Revolution as British general Sir Henry Clinton launched his final attempt to control the Hudson River. This campaign, which involved all of George...

The Battle for America's Destiny In the fall of 1780, after five frustrating years of war, George Washington had come to realize that the only way to defeat the British Empire was with the help of...

A new edition of the authoritative English translation of the Aramaic (Syriac) Old and New Testaments, the language of Jesus, offers fresh insight into the Bible's message. This translation clarifies...

George Washington's False Teeth: An Unconventional Guide to the Eighteenth Century by Robert Darnton. In this thought-provoking exploration, historian Robert Darnton challenges our understanding of...

George Washington Is Cash Money A No-Bullshit Guide to the United Myths of America by Cory O'Brien is a humorous take on US history. In this book, O'Brien strips away the myth and legend, revealing...

The First Congress: How James Madison, George Washington, and a Group of Extraordinary Men Invented the Government by Fergus M. Bordewich. In February 1789, the United States was still in its...

George Washington and the Men Who Shaped AmericaThis nonfiction reader explores the lives and times of influential individuals who helped shape American history. With purposefully leveled text,...

A unique and humorous take on the traditional autobiography, Not George Washington - an Autobiographical Novel is a witty and engaging read from the Manor Wodehouse Collection. Written by P. G...

Texting with U.S. Presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt is a unique biography collection for kids that brings history to life through modern texting conversations...

An early novel from P.G. Wodehouse, written in collaboration with a friend, offers a fascinating glimpse into an experimental writer's style. This story features multiple narrators and plays with...

Eliza Harriot Barons O'Connor was a trailblazing female educator who delivered a groundbreaking lecture at the University of Pennsylvania in 1780. Her courageous performance likely inspired the...

Rockett St George Extraordinary Interiors In Colour Discover the art of colour in the home with Jane Rockett and Lucy St George. The authors of the popular Rockett St George paint range, they explore...

Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and illustrated book brings to life both sides of the American Revolution. The narrative introduces two leaders on different sides of the Atlantic, George Washington and...

The title controversy of 1789 was a defining moment in American history. In the spring of that year, the Senate and House of Representatives disagreed over how to address the new president, sparking...

In 1789, the United States government was still in its early stages, and a contentious debate arose over how to address the president. The Senate and House of Representatives proposed more than...

George Washington, the first president of the United States, has long been a figure of reverence and respect. This biography, written by acclaimed author Ron Chernow, offers a fresh and nuanced...

The Plays of George Etherege offers a unique insight into the life and work of a key figure in Restoration drama. This collection includes annotated texts of Etherege's three plays: The Comical...

George Orwell's Essays offer a unique insight into the life and work of one of the most individual writers of the 20th century. This collection brings together Orwell's major essays and a selection...

George's first day of school is off to a curious start. He's been invited to help in Mr. Apple's class and can't wait to learn all the new lessons. However, George's mischievous ways soon get him...

Washington's Crossing tells the story of a pivotal moment in American history when the fate of the Revolution hung in the balance. In December 1776, with British forces closing in on Philadelphia,...

George: A Novel by George Coombs is a thought-provoking exploration of one man's search for meaning and purpose in life.The author, who writes under the pseudonym Chong Tzu, draws on his own...

George Michael's life was marked by two contrasting worlds: the private man and the public legend. This is his story, told with honesty and affection by bestselling biographer Sean Smith. Born as...

A treasury of exciting Curious George stories, packed with adventure and fun. This value-priced offering brings together eight popular titles, including Curious George and the Firefighters, Curious...

Curious George and the Birthday Surprise by H. A. Rey and Margret Rey is a heartwarming tale about a surprise party. When the man with the yellow hat tells George that he's planning a celebration,...

Curious George Takes a Train by Margret Rey and Hans Augusto Rey is a fun story about a mischievous monkey's adventure at the train station. When George sees the station master moving numbers and...

General George C. Marshall: A Life of Service and Leadership. The extraordinary career of General George C. Marshall is one that has had a profound impact on American history, spanning two world wars...

George's curiosity gets him into all sorts of trouble when he discovers a giant cider press in the barn. Helping with the harvest, George accidentally starts the machine, causing all the apples...

George Orwell's 1984 gets the graphic treatment in this first-ever adaptation. Set in a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania, the story follows a man in grave danger for the simple reason...

Curious George in the Big City is a fun and exciting adventure about a little monkey's journey through the city. When George decides to give his friend a surprise, he gets himself into trouble and...

Join Curious George on an exciting seek-and-find adventure as he searches for hidden items under the sea and beyond.From the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV series, this fun activity book features George's...

Zak George's Dog Training Revolution: The Complete Guide to Raising the Perfect Pet with LoveA comprehensive guide to raising and training your dog, with a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun...

Curious George Visits the Library by Margret Rey and Hans Augusto Rey is a fun picture book about a mischievous monkey's first visit to the library. When the man in the yellow hat takes George for...

George is a mysterious presence in Ben's life. Only his brother Howard and he know about George, who lives inside him and helps navigate the challenges of being a sixth-grade genius studying organic...

A gripping historical narrative exploring both the bounds of slavery and what it means to be truly free. Eleven-year-old George Washington Black-or Wash-a field slave on a Barbados sugar plantation,...

Arthur & George is a historical novel that tells the story of two men from different worlds. Arthur, a doctor and writer from Edinburgh, and George, a solicitor from a small Staffordshire village,...

George has a big decision to make. Harris is going shopping and George really wants to come along, but he's not sure if he should be good and behave.George loves chocolate cake and chasing cats, but...

Gilbert & George: London Pictures is a catalogue documenting the 2024-25 exhibition at The Gilbert & George Centre. It features twenty-eight works from the artists' largest group, created in 2011,...

George I: A Groundbreaking Biography This comprehensive biography sheds new light on the life and reign of George I, the first Hanoverian monarch to rule Britain. Ragnhild Hatton's in-depth study...

Gorgeous George and the Timewarp Trouser Trumpets is a story so exciting it keeps you up past your bedtime. Grandpa Jock has made one of his world-famous killer curries using magic beans that his...

Washington and Napoleon Leadership in the Age of Revolution by Matthew J. Flynn and Stephen E. Griffin The late 18th century was a pivotal moment for two great nations: the United States and France...

George is a dog with a big job: being good all the time. It's not easy, especially when chocolate cake is involved. With his owner Harris, George tries to make the right choices, but sometimes things...

George Bent's Life: A Personal Account of the American West. In 1905, George Bent began exchanging letters with George E. Hyde, detailing life at Bent's Fort on the Arkansas, his experiences with his...

Join Curious George for a sunny day at the beach. This storybook features classic illustrations and takes George on an exciting adventure.George tries his hand at lifeguarding, feeds some seagulls,...

Georg Jensen Scandinavian Design for Living by Alison Fisher explores the innovative and experimental spirit behind one of the world's most celebrated design companies. Founded in 1904, Georg Jensen...

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain is a master class on the art of storytelling, presented by Booker Prize-winning author George Saunders. In this book, Saunders shares his insights and discoveries from...

Taboo and sacrifice, transgression and language, death and sensuality are the themes that Georges Bataille explores in this original and thought-provoking work. Bataille challenges conventional...

Curious George and the Dog Show is an early reader that introduces young readers to counting and grouping. In this story, George discovers surprises at his first dog show and even brings the...

George VI: The Dutiful King George VI reigned through some of the most turbulent times in British history, from the turmoil of European politics leading up to the Second World War to the austerity...

George Eliot: A Life of Intellect and IndependenceThis biography investigates the life of George Eliot, one of the most brilliant writers of her day. Born in 1819, she was known for her masterpieces...

Bark, George by Jules Feiffer is a humorous picture book about a dog who gets his words mixed up. When his mother says "Bark, George", he responds with "Meow", and the confusion continues. This...

The Awakening of Washington's Church (Second Edition) A church's fortunes can change in an instant. In 1763, George Washington visited The Falls Church and declared its building "rotten and unfit for...

George's next adventure takes him to new heights in this lively story from the beloved Curious George series.Becoming the first space monkey is just the beginning for George, who learns valuable...

Science of Logic is a foundational work in which Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel outlines his vision of logic. Hegel's logic is a system of dialectics, where thought and being are seen as a single and...

The Way To Live In Health and Physical Fitness (Original Version, Restored) George Hackenschmidt's 1908 book on physical fitness is a comprehensive guide to training and exercise. The author argues...

George's grandma is a grouch. She's always mean to George and not much nicer to his parents either. When George is put in charge of giving Grandma her medicine, he wonders if he can come up with a...

George Catlin's groundbreaking work explores the connection between the health and longevity of Native Americans and their unique sleeping practices. The author's observations of the strong...

George VI: A Biography of the Unlikely King Denis Judd's biography tells the story of Prince Bertie's transformation into King George VI, from his struggles with shyness and inadequacy to his...

Count down to Christmas with Curious George. This festive board book follows the mischievous monkey as he celebrates the holiday season.Join Curious George in his countdown to Christmas, from picking...

George Best & Me: A Unique Perspective on Football's Golden Boy In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Manchester was dominated by one man - George Best. His best friend and confidant, Malcolm Wagner,...

Curious George celebrates Chinese New Year with his friend Mei in this playful rhyming tabbed board book. George joins Mei and her family as they prepare for and celebrate Chinese New Year, learning...

Fire & Blood is the first volume of the definitive two-part history of House Targaryen, as told by a learned maester of the Citadel. This masterly work by George R.R. Martin recounts the generations...

A little mouse called George lives in a tiny hole in an old castle wall, where he spends his days trying to get things right. George is small, timid, and a bit clumsy, but he's determined to make a...

George the Jackdaw tells the story of an entertaining pet who has all sorts of adventures.With her mischievous nature, George plays Tarzan with car aerials and helps children learn to ride their...