Historical Fiction
Just as one might assume, George Washington: Our First President describes the life of Mr. Washington and gives the history of his presidency in a "kid-friendly" way. Though most of the information is factual, I would not label this book nonfiction due to the fact that it is told in a story form that is easy for children to understand.
This book is an easier read, but I feel it is important to include books in 3-5 classrooms that are "easy" reads in order to meet the needs of struggling readers. I have observed that students have a harder time reading historical books because it is harder to relate to, yet this book is broken down in a way that makes it a smooth and fun read for students. I would use this book before celebrating President's Day in order to inform my students about the man who essentially started it all. I would even use this book during a social studies unit when learning about our nation's presidents.
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