war of 1812

Explains the reasons surrounding the War of 1812, describes the significant events before and after the burning of Washington, D.C., profiles Dolly and James Madison, and includes a short fictitious story of a slave girl caught in the war.

Provides a brief, illustrated overview of the War of 1812, discussing causes as well as significant people, places, and events.

Mathias "Minnow" Franey serves as a "powder monkey" on one of the biggest ships of the US Navy, but the young boy struggles to find his courage when the USS "Constitution" meets the HMS "Guerriere" in battle.

Provides historical information surrounding the United States national anthem.

In 1811, life with her Aunt Hannah in Salem, Massachusetts, becomes even more difficult for fourteen-year-old Ebie with the arrival of a half-Indian girl who claims to be the daughter of Hannah's sister, Thankful, and with the threat of impending war.

On August 10, 1813, with the British navy advancing up the Chesapeake Bay to destroy the shipyards in St. Michaels, Maryland, young Henry Middle thinks of a way to save his home town from British cannons.

Discusses the events connected with the conflict between the United States and England during the early years of the nineteenth century.

In 1813, nine-year-old Caroline, a fast runner, helps the residents of Saint Michaels, Maryland, as they defend their town against the British.

Examines the events that led up to the War of 1812, discussing the political and military strategies that American and British leaders employed, and provides information about key people, battles, and events.