trenton, battle of, trenton, n.j., 1776

Describes the people and action of the Revolutionary War battle of Trenton, New Jersey, in which General Washington led his men across the partially frozen Delaware River on the day after Christmas, 1776.

General George Washington leads a surprise attack against British troops in Trenton, New Jersey, in the cold winter of 1776.

Traces the events of the Battle of Trenton with emphasis on James Monroe's participation.

Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of George Washington as he led his troops toward the Battle of Trenton, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat.".

During the Revolutionary War, Jem Emerson, a fifteen-year-old from New Jersey, is torn between her love for her family and her feelings for her twenty-four-year-old tutor, John Reid, known as a Tory.

Describes the historical events surrounding George Washington's famed crossing of the Delaware River, and posescritical thinking questions for the reader to debate his decision making process.

Provides an overview of the Revolutionary War battle that took place at colonial Trenton.

Time travelers Joe, Fred, and Samantha inspire General George Washington during the winter of 1776 to carry out a surprise attack on Hessian troops in Trenton, New Jersey, that will eventually change the course of the Revolutionary War.

Examines the events leading up to the Battle of Trenton, the battle itself, and its aftermath, as told through historical excerpts, a tour of Washington's crossing, and a series of fictionalized letters.