Martha Washington

by Sally Lee

Overview

Martha Dandridge Washington became first lady on April 30, 1789. But before she became first lady, she was a wealthy plantation owner with two children to raise. Learn about her childhood, family life, and goals as first lady of the United States.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429656054
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2010
Series:	First Ladies
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sally Lee is the author of numerous nonfiction books for readers from kindergarten through high school. Her interest in children’s literature began at the University of Missouri where she received her degree in education. Her years of teaching gave her desire to help children learn. When she left the classroom to raise her own son and daughter, writing nonfiction became a way to continue educating children. Her favorite part of writing nonfiction is doing research. It reminds her of a treasure hunt, especially when it uncovers off-beat facts that nobody else knows. It also satisfies her own curiosity about the world. Sally and her husband live in Dallas, Texas, with their children and grandchildren nearby.

Table of Contents

Early years — Family life — The war — First Lady.