George Washington is unmistakably America's most famous Founding Father. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served as America s first president. But Washington's life is full of fun facts that many still don t know. From his relationships with other Founding Fathers to his early history as a general, there's much to discuss about one of America's most famous citizens. This book separates the myths from fact, delving...

Presents the life of George Washington in terms of his care for his home, Mount Vernon, from his inheritance of it at age twenty-seven, to his agricultural improvements and experiments, and his final return after serving as president to life as a farmer.

Presents a biography of the man in charge of the artillery during the Revolutionary War, who became a trusted advisor to George Washington and the secretary of war in the newly appointed government.

An introduction to the life of the Commander in Chief of the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

An introduction to the life of the eighteenth president of the United States Ulysses S. Grant.

Briefly describes the military exploits of Benedict Arnold, first for the Americans and later for the British.

Provides examples of leadership from the life of George Washington.

"Athens is at war with Sparta, home to the cruelest people on Earth. But when plague spreads through the city, Darius is forced to leave and join his uncle, a Spartan general. To the Spartans, Darius is as worthless as a mouse. How can he prove them wrong."--from P. [4] of cover.

A brief biography of the personal life, military career, and controversial accomplishments of this American legend.

A biography of the Civil War general known for his part in the disasterous battle at the Little Big Horn in 1876.