Content Reading List

George Washington-by Wil Mara

This biography is full of facts and has a Lexile
Measure of 270, making it a great read for
students who are independent reading. It will be
best for student on grade level or in guided
reading groups. Order this book off the
Scholastic site.

George Washington-by Wil Mara

This book is similar to the book above but at a
level 520 (3rd grade). This book will challenge
students who independently read at a higher
level than on 1st grade level. Order this book off
the Scholastic site.
If You Grew Up with George Washington-by
Ruth Belov Gross
This book is about the childhood of George
Washington. Students can compare and
contrast how the needs of George Washington
are different from their own. This book is a 4 th
grade level and would be a good book to read
aloud to students and create a comparison
anchor chart. Order this book off the Scholastic
site.
What Presidents are Made Of-by Hanoch
Piven
This is a good book to get 1st graders
questioning what character traits make up a
good president/person. I would use this book for
a read aloud and pair it with a character
drawing/writing activity. Found on the Scholastic
site.

Abraham Lincoln-by Marion Dane Bauer

This biography would be a good book for
students who are independently reading at a
kindergarten level. Creates connections to unit
by describing Abraham Lincoln. Found on the
Scholastic site.
Grace`s Letter to Lincoln-by Peter and
Connie Roop
Grace writes a friendly letter to Abraham
Lincoln. This book is a 3rd grade reading level
that I would allow advanced students to read or
use it as a read aloud. A friendly letter-writing
lesson can come out of this book. Order this
book from Scholastic or borrow from Dr. Frazier.
If I Ran for President-by Catherine Stier
This book is at a 6th grade reading level but a K-2
interest level. This would be perfect to read
aloud to students and get them thinking about
responsibilities of a President. Order from the
Scholastic site or borrow from Dr. Frazier.
The Story of the White House-by Marge
Kennedy
This book outlines the story of how the white
house has changed over time. It is at a second
grade reading level but could be used in a lesson
making comparisons of our home with the home
of the President. Order from the Scholastic site
George Washington and the General`s Dogby Richard Walz
This book is slightly above a 1st grade level and
about George Washington with a pet dog. Use in
independent reading and display in the
classroom. Students can make connections with
pets of their own. Order this book from the
Scholastic site.

Woodrow, the White House Mouse By

Cheryl Shaw Barnes
This book is at a 3rd grade level, but would be a
lot of fun to read to 1st grade students. It
includes information about the White House as
well as responsibilities of the President of the
United States. Students will enjoy Woodrow and
relate to him. Find and order on the Scholastic
Site.