war of 1812

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

Provides an account of the War of 1812 commemorating the two hundredth anniversary, and showing how military strategy reflected the public opinion of the combatants.

Discusses the history and politics surrounding the of the War of 1812.

Explores public support for the War of 1812, and how it created a period of partisan harmony and strengthened national identity in the early years of the United States.

Examines how the war of 1812 defined North America, addressed resentments left over from the American Revolution, and divided Americans.

Recreates the War of 1812, describing how James Madison, fourth president of the U.S., decided whether to go to war again only thirty years after the American Revolution, and the role the other Founding Fathers played in his decision and its aftermath.

Recounts the United States Navy's encounters at sea during the War of 1812, discussing tactics, battles, and the thoughts and experiences of the captains and seamen.

During the War of 1812, when settlers at Fort Cooper, Missouri, are besieged by a coalition of Indian nations allied with the British, twelve-year-old Millie volunteers to ride to nearby Fort Hempstead for reinforcements.

"A quest story to find the three pieces of a magical engine which can either win the War of 1812...or stop it altogether"--Provided by publisher.