14 Fun Facts About George Washington

George Washington was our first president and the father of our country. Many books and articles have been written about him, and his life has been studied thoroughly. We are also aided in knowing him by the many records he kept about his life, his farms, and his purchases. With all that information, some facts get lost in the shuffle. Here are a few fun facts about George Washington that you may not know. Do you know: Why did George Washington like to dance? Was Washington ever a British military officer? How many foreign countries did Washington visit? How many children did Washington bear? Did Washington free his slaves upon his death? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

"George Washington is unmistakably America's most famous Founding Father. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served as America's first president, but Washington's life is full of fun facts that many still don't know. From his relationships with other Founding Fathers to his early history as a general, there's much to discuss about one of America's most famous citizens. This book separates the myths from fact, delving into his famous cherry tree story and other commonly held beliefs about this American icon that many mistake as fact."

It is the house where the American President lives, and a symbol of the American Nation. But how much do you know about this famous building? Who chose the site for the original White House? What was the original name for the White House? Who actually built the White House? How many times has the White House been burned? How many floors does the White House have? Find out more about the White House and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable monuments in Washington D.C.. It took over 50 years to build, and it has stood for over 100 years. How much do you know about this magnificent monument. How thick are the walls at the base of the monument? Why is the Washington Monument made up of two different colors of marble? Why is there a stone in the monument that says “My language, my land, my nation of Wales – Wales forever”? What metal was used to cap the Washington Monument? Find out more about the Washington Monument and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable monuments in Washington D.C.. It took over 50 years to build, and it has stood for over 100 years. How much do you know about this magnificent monument. How thick are the walls at the base of the monument? Why is the Washington Monument made up of two different colors of marble? Why is there a stone in the monument that says “My language, my land, my nation of Wales – Wales forever”? What metal was used to cap the Washington Monument? Find out more about the Washington Monument and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Arlington Cemetery is one of our nation's most celebrated cemeteries. It is the final resting place for presidents, soldiers, and heroes of our nation. But it was not always so. Arlington Cemetery has a storied past as a historic mansion home with expansive grounds, a civil war stronghold, and as a freedman's village. Eventually, these grounds became one of the largest cemeteries in our nation. But how much do you know about this famous cemetery? Who was the house on the grounds built as a memorial to? What famous Civil War general was married here? How many tomb of the unknown soldiers are there at Arlington? How many mausoleums are there at Arlington? How many presidents are buried at Arlington? Who was the first person buried at Arlington? Find out more about Arlington National Cemetery and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

The Hudson River was once thought to be a great northwest passage that went through America and joined the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Instead, a canal system opened up the center of America to settlement. The Hudson has spectacular valleys and dangerous waters. Land shifts have changed the course of the river. Much of the natural beauty of the land is now under the ocean, buried by thousands of years of sediment. Here are some interesting facts about this great river. How much do you know about the Hudson River? Who was Henry Hudson? Is the Hudson River Gorge above water or below water? How did the Hudson River create "the Narrows" and separate Long Island from Staten Island? How many of New York's rare species live in the Upper Hudson Basin? And many more. Find out more about the Hudson River and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 Ages 8 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Theodore Roosevelt lived a full and adventurous life. He was encouraged by his parents in all his interests and encouraged his own children in theirs. The world – and the White House – would certainly have been a different place without them. Do you know: When did Roosevelt become interested in Nature? Why did Roosevelt rarely speak about his first wife? Why did Roosevelt's children call their oldest sister "Sister" in stead of using her name? How many national parks did Roosevelt create? What pets did Roosevelt and his children have at the White House? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 7.2 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.