By Ann Graham Gaines
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing
the childhood, career, family, and term of Andrew Jackson, seventh
president of the United States.
By Lizann Flat
Examines the repercussions of the War of 1812, including territorial changes and Native American relocation.
By Robin Johnson
Profiles important figures from all stages
of the war, from those involved in the lead-up to war, including
Tecumseh and Thomas Jefferson, to those critical to bringing about its
end, such as Andrew Jackson.
By Ann Graham Gaines
Though he was soft-spoken and small in
stature, James Madison had a keen intelligence and a deep passion for
his country. A co-writer of the Constitution, Madison also deftly guided
the young United States through the War of 1812. Learn about his
journey from sickly youth to fourth president of the United States in
this illustrated biography.
By Gloria Whelan
Twelve-year-old Mary and her older brother and sister tend the family farm on Michgan's Mackinac Island while their father is away fighting the British in the War of 1812.
By Steven Kroll
An account of the writing of the
"Star-Spangled Banner," detailing how Key was actually behind enemy
lines at the time seeking release of a captured friend from the British,
who would not allow their departure until the bombardment of Baltimore
was completed.
By Don Brown
By Stephen Krensky
In 1814, when their father leaves them in charge of the Scituate lighthouse outside of Boston, two teenaged sisters devise a clever way to avert an attack by a British warship patrolling the Massachusetts coast.
By Susan Goldman Rubin
A high-action portrait of the infamous
historical pirate who pursued high-seas ambitions as a youth before
settling down in New Orleans describes how he became a respected
businessman, made pivotal contributions to the War of 1812 and exposed a
British invasion plot.
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