Martha Washington
Martha Dandridge Custis was twenty-seven years old when she married George Washington. She worked by her husband’s side to help keep their family, home, and country running smoothly. Whether she was at a ball or on a battlefield, Martha set the standard for all future First Ladies with her quiet determination and courage.
- About the author: Candice Ransom has published more than 150 books for children. It amazes her every day that she’s able to do this as her life’s work! For her, the best part of writing for children is that she can move between writing board books, picture books, easy readers, chapter books, middle grade novels, nonfiction, and biography.
