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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. 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." Full Product DetailsAuthor: George Washington , K M Kostyal , Fred Harper , Lizzie PostPublisher: National Geographic Kids Imprint: National Geographic Kids Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.437kg ISBN: 9781426315008ISBN 10: 1426315007 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 07 January 2014 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews"""Humor abounds throughout, from the etiquette rules themselves to the illustrations, all the while exposing readers to rules pertinent for today, yet often overlooked."" --Booklist ""The real charm of the book are the caricaturelike portraits that illustrate each point of etiquette. Readers will enjoy this fun, accessible read."" --School Library Journal" The real charm of the book are the caricaturelike portraits that illustrate each point of etiquette. Readers will enjoy this fun, accessible read. -- School Library Journal Author InformationAward-winning author KAREN KOSTYAL has written nearly twenty adult and children's titles on human history and natural history, prehistory and geologic history, music, world cultures, and wars. Her most recent works includeChristmas in Williamsburgand1776- A New Look at Revolutionary Williamsburg, both children's books published jointly by National Geographic and Colonial Williamsburg. She has also writtenGreat Migrations, the companion book to the National Geographic Channel's acclaimed series on animal migration;Abraham Lincoln's Extraordinary Era, the official Lincoln birth bicentennial book of the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum;Lost Boy, Lost Girl-Escaping Civil War in Sudan, co-authored for a National Geographic young adult memoir series; and photographer Flip Nicklin's memoir,Among Giants- A Life With Whales. She has also collaborated with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart onSongcatchers- In Search of the World's Musicand writtenStonewall Jackson- A Life Portrait and Art of the State of Virginia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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