George Washington and the General's Dog

Enjoyed the online reading on the George Washington's Mount Vernon website.......more

A true story of George Washington's admirable quality as a gentleman as he returned General Howe's dog to him out of respect for the bond between a man and his dog. Well researched and effectively told, this is a great book for children learning about Washington, the person.......more

I read this book with my grandson, who is currently mad about dogs. It is a short, reading leveled book, and very well done, with the history written clearly and succinctly. I had no idea that Washington's life was so involved with dogs. His love for fox hunting and fox hunting dogs ultimately lead......more

We liked it! Bringing dogs into the story helped bring history to life in an easy reader form.......more

This is my first time to read a book about George Washington. First, Gerorge Washington lived in his own home and he loved all kinds of animals in his home. He had 36 dogs in his life. Then, American people fighted England, bacause American wanted to have their own country, and England wanted them t......more