Action Presidents #1: George Washington!: A Graphic Novel Biography

“A delightful,
educational spin on history—and plenty of jokes,” said School Library
Journal.

“Sheer joy,” praised Booklist in a
starred review.

Finalist for the 2019 Excellence in Graphic
Literature Award in Middle Grade Nonfiction

U.S. history comes to life like never before in this full-color graphic novel! We all know
that George Washington was our first President and a hero of the American
Revolution. But did you also know that he didn’t want to be president, never
thought he would fight in a war, and had teeth so bad that he hated to smile?

Wimpy Kid meets the Who Was... series in these hilarious new
graphic novels—where the history is
real and the jokes are fake—from New York Times bestselling
comic book author Fred Van Lente and award-winning cartoonist Ryan Dunlavey.

Historically accurate and highly entertaining, Action Presidents’ bold and hilarious
comic-style illustration is perfect for curious minds, filled with timelines,
maps, charts, and more, readers will keep learning until the last page.