Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette - Hardcover

$18.99

Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette - Hardcover

Name: Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette - Hardcover
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9781590788806
Price: 18.99 USD
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by Selene Castrovilla

$18.99

Book Overview

Society of School Librarians International Book Award Honor
California Reading Association Eureka! Nonfiction Honor
Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
Booklist Top Ten Biography for Youth

Young fans of the smash Broadway hit "Hamilton" will enjoy this narrative nonfiction picture book story about the important friendship between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War.

Lafayette has come to America to offer his services to the patriotic cause. Inexperienced but dedicated, he is a much-needed ally and not only earns a military position with the Continental Army but also Washington's respect and admiration. This picture book presents the human side of history, revealing the bond between two famous Revolutionary figures. Both the author and illustrator worked with experts and primary sources to represent both patriots and the war accurately and fairly.

ISBN	9781590788806
Author	Selene Castrovilla
Publisher	Calkins Creek Books
Genre	Children, History, and Biography
Format	Hardcover
Published	April 2013
Language	ENG- English
Pages	40
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids
Print Size	Standard Print

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