About the book
Crowds cheering, trumpets sounding, and cannons firing! Follow along as George Washington journeys from Virginia to his inauguration in New York City.
After the Revolutionary War, the newly formed U.S. Congress chose the first president. Every vote was for Washington.
So began Washington's week-long trip from his home in Virginia to New York City, where he would be inaugurated. At every stop on George Washington's route, people were determined to celebrate their very first president. In Baltimore citizens rode along with Washington for seven miles, in Philadelphia people chanted \"Long live George Washington,\" and in Elizabethtown, NJ, Washington was met with a parade of boats so spectacular that he would later write in his diary: \"the decorations of the ships, the roar of cannon . . . filled my mind with sensations.\"
David A. Adler deftly retells this joyous journey in information-packed prose, while John O'Brien masterfully illustrates our complex and beautiful new nation in his signature style. Included in the meticulously detailed artwork are period-accurate maritime signal flags for kids to decode and buildings like Federal Hall in New York City that still stand today. Back matter includes a time line, source notes, and a bibliography.
Editions of A Parade for George Washington
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780823442522
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780823454686
Read an Excerpt
Crowds cheering, trumpets sounding, and cannons firing! Follow along as George Washington journeys from Virginia to his inauguration in New York City.
After the Revolutionary War, the newly formed U.S. Congress chose the first president. Every vote was for Washington.
So began Washington's week-long trip from his home in Virginia to New York City, where he would be inaugurated. At every stop on George Washington's route, people were determined to celebrate their very first president. In Baltimore citizens rode along with Washington for seven miles, in Philadelphia people chanted \"Long live George Washington,\" and in Elizabethtown, NJ, Washington was met with a parade of boats so spectacular that he would later write in his diary: \"the decorations of the ships, the roar of cannon . . . filled my mind with sensations.\"
David A. Adler deftly retells this joyous journey in information-packed prose, while John O'Brien masterfully illustrates our complex and beautiful new nation in his signature style. Included in the meticulously detailed artwork are period-accurate maritime signal flags for kids to decode and buildings like Federal Hall in New York City that still stand today. Back matter includes a time line, source notes, and a bibliography.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Parade for George Washington about?
Crowds cheering, trumpets sounding, and cannons firing! Follow along as George Washington journeys from Virginia to his inauguration in New York City.
After the Revolutionary War, the newly formed U.S. Congress chose the first president. Every vote was for Washington.
So began Washington's week-long trip from his home in Virginia to New York City, where he would be inaugurated. At every stop on George Washington's route, people were determined to celebrate their very first president. In Baltimore citizens rode along with Washington for seven miles, in Philadelphia people chanted \"Long live George Washington,\" and in Elizabethtown, NJ, Washington was met with a parade of boats so spectacular that he would later write in his diary: \"the decorations of the ships, the roar of cannon . . . filled my mind with sensations.\"
David A. Adler deftly retells this joyous journey in information-packed prose, while John O'Brien masterfully illustrates our complex and beautiful new nation in his signature style. Included in the meticulously detailed artwork are period-accurate maritime signal flags for kids to decode and buildings like Federal Hall in New York City that still stand today. Back matter includes a time line, source notes, and a bibliography.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Parade for George Washington?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Where can I read a sample of A Parade for George Washington?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780823442522
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Parade for George Washington?
David A. Adler
Who is the Publisher of the book A Parade for George Washington?
Holiday House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Parade for George Washington is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780823442522) and paperback(ISBN 9780823454686)
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