George Washington Didn't Have Wooden Teeth
Exposing Myths About the Founding Fathers
New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2017.
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Several myths swirl around George Washington. For example, many think he had wooden teeth. Actually, his teeth were constructed of materials including bone, hippopotamus ivory, human teeth, brass screws, lead, and gold wire! Young historians will learn similar fascinating biographical information about famous leaders of the young United States in this beneficial book that takes on the enduring myths of the Founding Fathers. Historical images and interesting fact boxes add to the volume's motivating content.
Series: Exposed! Myths about early American history.
Contents:
To tell the truth -- The truth about George -- All about Ben -- Whose house? -- Rivals -- Money problems -- Standing short? -- Fighting words.
Subjects:
Founding Fathers of the United States -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- History -- Errors, inventions, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
Founding Fathers of the United States -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- History -- Errors, inventions, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN:
1482457261
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C HISTORY US Nag | Ballentine Indoors | Children's NonFiction | In |
C HISTORY US Nag | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Children's NonFiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.