George vs. George by Rosalyn Schanzer

Title: George vs. George

Author/Illustrator:   Rosalyn Schanzer    

Publisher:  National Geographic   

Year: 2004

Awards/Accolades:

Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children

Best Children's Books of the Year, 2004 ; Bank Street College of Education
Kirkus Book Review Stars,
Notable Children's Books, 2005 ; American Library Association ALSC
School Library Journal Best Books

Summary:

Looks at the events of the mid-late 1700s involving George Washington and King George III. Discusses the perspectives of the people of each nation as the Revolutionary War began and ended. I like the side by side comparisons of everyday life, government, and the arguments for and against independence.

Curriculum Connections:

History - analyzing two perspectives of a situation

Special Features:

Bibliography and quote source list; index

This title is in the Knox County Public Library.