description: Although legend says that George Washington's teeth were made of wood, they were really made first of cow's teeth, and then from hippopotamus tusks. He became a soldier when he was just nineteen, and when America declared its independence many years later, Washington was chosen to lead the army, and eventually the country
language: English
title: George Washington
titlecomplete: George Washington
ratings_count: 8
series: History Maker Bios
publisher: Turtleback Books