war of 1812

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States from 1812 to 1820, and includes the War of 1812, Florida, America's growing pains, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Discusses the key military and nonmilitary figures, battles, and events of the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.

Performance of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Book illustrates three verses; piano/vocal score is included.

"The true story of five castaways abandoned on the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812--a tale of treachery, shipwreck, isolation, and the desperate struggle for survival. Fraught with misunderstandings and mistrust, the incident left three British sailors and two Americans, including the captain of the sealer, Charles H. Barnard, abandoned in the barren, windswept, and inhospitable Falklands for a year and a half"--Provided by publisher.

"This A-Z encyclopedia is a one-stop resource for understanding the history and evolution of the national anthem in American politics, culture, and mythology, as well as controversies surrounding its emergence as a lightning rod for political protests and statements"--Provided by publisher.

When Caroline and her friends Rhonda and Seth go out fishing, they sight an American supply boat being pursued by a British warship, and Caroline must come up with a daring plan to notify the town and save the boat.

Many people know the story of Dolley Madison, one of the first First Ladies to live in the White House, and how she saved the famous painting of George Washington as the British attacked and burned Washington, D. C. But few know what happened next. With the U.S. soldiers in retreat and Dolley fleeing, what drove the British soldiers out of the city they were intent on destroying? Was it really a tornado? Or was it something else?.

"Examines the events and people who were involved in the War of 1812 between the United States and what would later become Canada"--Publisher.

"How can you liven up a boring camping trip with your grandpa and your younger brother? Spencer has the answer: lose the new cell phone you weren't supposed to bring with you. Add a War of 1812 reenactment, a student film crew, an old flame of Grandpa's, Laura Secord's cowbell and a larcenous hardcore history buff, and you get a weekend that gives Spencer his first taste of independence and maybe a glimpse of his future--by way of the past"--Back cover.

Learn about the origins of the Star-Spangled Banner, including how the victory of the War of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write it, how it become the national anthem of the U.S., and more.