1783-1815

A young African-American girl living in New York City in the late eighteenth century observes the historic events taking place around her, and at the same time solves the mystery of her own identity.

Although more than 200 years have passed since the death of the first U.S. president, the name George Washington still invokes deep patriotism and pride in the country he helped found. Readers trace the life of the man known as the Father of the this Country, from his childhood to his military successes through his tenure as president.

Examines the events leading up to the creation of the American Constitution and Bill of Rights. Includes a timeline, a glossary, a website for further information, and photographs.

Briefly examines the lives and contributions of the "Founding Mothers" of the United States--such as Abigail Adams, Deborah Read Franklin, Esther DeBerdt Reed, and Martha Washington.

It is President Washington's birthday, and Hercules, Washington's slave and head chef, is planning to bake a special cake, provided he and his daughter can find a substitute for sugar.

Includes information on the Algerine War (1815), Algiers Treaty (1795), Continental Congress, U.S. Congress, Stephen Decatur, Democratic-Republicans, William Eaton, Federalists, France, Benjamin Franklin, free trade, Great Britain, U.S. House of Representatives, Ali Hassan (dey of Algiers), Islam, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, Yusuf Karamanli (bashaw of Tripoli), Koran, Tobias Lear, James Madison, mercantilism, Morocco Treaty, Navigation Acts, U.S. Navy, Netherlands, Richard O'Brien, Treaty of Paris, pirates, piracy, Portugal, Edward Preble, Sallee Rovers, U.S. Senate, slaves, slavery, Spain, Sweden, Tripoli, Tripoli Treaty, Tunis, war on terrorism, War of 1812, George Washington, etc.

Explores George Washington's life following the American Revolution, discusses his role in the development of America as a nation, and charts his path to becoming the first President of the United States.

Presents a comprehensive examination of Thomas Jefferson's contentious relationship with Aaron Burr, and describes Burr's controversial loss to Jefferson in 1801, his duel with Alexander Hamilton, and sensational trial for treason in his dealings with Spain.

Contains biographical portraits of influential women in the period between the inauguration of John Adams and the end of James Monroe's presidency, based largely on their personal correspondence, private journals, and other primary sources, including Abigail Adams, Martha Jefferson, Dolley Madison, Theodosia Burr, Sacajawea, and others.