AR Book Level
2.5
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
2,262
Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
6215 EN
About this book
"George Washington's Mother" by Jean Fritz describes the life of Mary Ball Washington, the mother of America's first president, and explores her relationship with her children. The book covers her childhood in Virginia, her marriage to Augustine Washington, and her experiences raising George and his siblings. It also examines how her strict parenting style influenced George's character and later leadership abilities. The book is written for early readers at a 2.5 reading level.