Washington Is Burning! the War of 1812

By Alvin Robert Cunningham

Book Overview

Many refer to the War of 1812 as America's second war for independence. This conflict tried to settle arguments between the U.S. and Great Britain that had been going on since the end of the American... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756944856
• ISBN13: 9780756944858
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Perfection Learning
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Educational Children's Book (Ages 11-12)

This educational children's book explains the reasons surrounding the War of 1812, describes the significant events before and after the burning of Washington, D.C., profiles Dolley and James Madison, and includes a short, fictitious story of a black slave girl caught in the war. The book contains archival maps and drawings. It also includes bolded vocabulary words, a glossary, and an index. "Washington is Burning!, The War of 1812" would be an excellent title to be read during Black History Month.