Born in a Virginia farmhouse, and proving himself early on to be an honest, intelligent, natural leader, George Washington grew up to become the very first president of the United States of America. What was George's life like from his farm boy beginnings to his rise to the presidency? With engaging text, this book gives an in-depth look at the growing-up years of a famous American figure. Illustrators Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu provide lush, realistic drawings that capture the life and times of George Washington.