George Washington’s Rules to Live by: A Good Manners Guide from the Father of Our Country

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Library Binding
Author: George Washington
Adapted by: K. M. Kostyal
Illustrator: Fred Harper
Publisher: Natl Geographic Soc
Publish Date: January 2014
Language: English
EAN: 9781426315015

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Overview

This innovative gift book allows kids to peek into the mind of George Washington and the more than 100 lessons by which he lived his life. Modern translations and hilarious caricature illustrations provide a lighthearted and fun way to learn about history and good manners at the same time. Featuring the Rules of Civility that George Washington learned when he was a child, this book focuses on 50 of George’s maxims, ranging from table manners to polite conversation to being a good citizen. Because the Rules of Civility are centuries old, this book also includes translations of the rules into contemporary and witty kid-friendly explanations that any young reader can relate to. Paired with laugh-out-loud illustrations, this book is a sure-fire guide to amazing etiquette.

Details

Pages: 128
Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.5 in
Lexile Score: 930
ISBN: 1426315015

Awards

2015 Jefferson Cup - Honor Book (Younger Readers)