The many faces of George Washington : remaking a presidential icon / Carla Killough McClafferty.

Author/creator McClafferty, Carla Killough, 1958-
Format Book
Publication InfoMinneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, ©2011.
Description120 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Washington, George, 1732-1799--Statues. --Juvenile literature.
Washington, George, 1732-1799--Juvenile literature.
Washington, George, 1732-1799--Statues.
Washington, George, 1732-1799.
Presidents--United States. --Biography. --Juvenile literature.
Presidents--United States. --Biography.

Contents Searching for George Washington -- Capturing George Washington -- Examining George Washington -- Becoming George Washington -- Washington at nineteen. -- Making faces -- Measurements from the neck down -- Creating the rough representations -- Clothing for the man -- Becoming General Washington -- Washington at forty-five. -- Face of a leader -- George Washington's white horse -- The man made the clothes -- Becoming President Washington -- Washington at fifty-seven. -- The face of a new nation -- Inaugural attire -- The real George Washington.
Abstract Veteran children's author McClafferty takes a look at the life of George Washington by chronicling the fascinating process of creating life-sized statues of Washington using the latest modeling techniques.
Local noteLittle-356878--305131059247/
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010028178
ISBN9780761356080 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)
ISBN0761356088 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner TRC Biographies B W277M ✔ Available Place Hold