I am George Washington

Name: I am George Washington
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ISBN: 9798217238941

Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos

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Rocky Pond Books
25 February 2026

History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

Series: Ordinary People Change the World

This New York Times bestselling biography of our country's first president is perfect for Presidents Day and the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.A.

Now in paperback with a special author's note about America's semiquincentennial!

Children will want to read about our first president while discussing the presidential elections. This is the ninth book in the New York Times bestselling biography series that inspires while it informs and entertains.

George Washington was never afraid to be the first to try something, from exploring the woods around his childhood home to founding a brand new nation, the United States of America. With his faith in the American people and tremendous bravery, he helped win the Revolutionary War and became the country's first president.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are-

. A timeline of key events in the hero's history

. Photos that bring the story more fully to life

. Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable

. Childhood moments that influenced the hero

. Facts that make great conversation-starters

. Avirtue this person embodies- George Washington's courage to set off a new course is highlighted here.

You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

By: Brad Meltzer
Illustrated by: Christopher Eliopoulos
Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 191mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 91g
ISBN: 9798217238941
Series: Ordinary People Change the World
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 25 February 2026
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brad Meltzer is the New York Times bestselling author of Heroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter, The Lincoln Conspiracy, and a number of suspense novels like The Lightning Rod. He also helped find the missing 9/11 flag with his History Channel television show Brad Meltzer's Lost History. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children. (And did you know that a picture of Brad is hidden in every book in this series?) Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career at Marvel Comics, and has worked on thousands of comics, including his own Cow Boy and Franklin Richards- Son of a Genius. He is the author and illustrator of the picture books The Yawns Are Coming! and The Giggles Are Coming! and the graphic novels Cosmic Commandos and Monster Mayhem. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their college-graduate twin sons (who also make an appearance in each Ordinary People Change the World book).