{"product_id":"revolutionary-friends-general-george-washington-and-the-marquis-de-lafayette-9781590788806","title":"Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette","description":"\u003cb\u003eSociety of School Librarians International Book Award Honor\u003cbr\u003eCalifornia Reading Association Eureka! Nonfiction Honor\u003cbr\u003eBank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eBooklist Top Ten Biography for Youth \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYoung fans of the smash Broadway hit \"Hamilton\" will enjoy this narrative nonfiction picture book story about the important friendship between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLafayette has come to America to offer his services to the patriotic cause. Inexperienced but dedicated, he is a much-needed ally and not only earns a military position with the Continental Army but also Washington's respect and admiration. This picture book presents the human side of history, revealing the bond between two famous Revolutionary figures. Both the author and illustrator worked with experts and primary sources to represent both patriots and the war accurately and fairly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Selene Castrovilla\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Calkins Creek Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.9lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.02h x 9.21w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781590788806\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e157677 \/ Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Delaware Diamonds Award Nominee - Grades 3-5","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44150981754925,"sku":"9781590788806","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_a73a80d4-6921-447b-9d79-fc7d310350e8.jpg?v=1757340875","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/revolutionary-friends-general-george-washington-and-the-marquis-de-lafayette-9781590788806","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}