"George Washington's World" by Genevieve Foster

For students of U.S. History this book is a great read as it tells the exciting story of George Washington from his childhood through his death in 1799. What I enjoyed the most about this book is the way the author told his story while simultaneously explaining other interesting people, events and inventions happening at the same time around the world. I found it very beneficial to see his life in perspective of what was occurring not only in the United States but around the globe. The short sections of this book make it a perfect read-aloud book for a group or family with various aged students.