Washington Crossing the Delaware (ENHANCED eBook)

Washington Crossing the Delaware (ENHANCED eBook)
Author: Mary Tucker
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2002-03-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1429112301

This exciting new series is designed not only to bring history to life for your students, these activities actually bring history into your classroom! Washington Crossing the Delaware - it's one of the most famous paintings of the Revolutionary War. But is it accurate? Do your students understand what was happening in the picture? Do they have any inkling of the pain and effort and courage involved in that event? Through a variety of creative activities in this book, students will discover the truths behind the picture - not only what happened that night, but what led up to it and what happened as a result of it. Poetry, discussion, role play, games and other activities will bring the Revolutionary War into your classroom! Students will learn that war causes pain and hardship for everyone, even those at home. They'll put themselves in the place of the soldier - hungry, cold, lonely, underpaid and afraid.

Washington Monument (ENHANCED eBook)

Washington Monument (ENHANCED eBook)
Author: Julia Hargrove
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2001-03-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1429111933

As the fascinating story of George Washington unfolds (from young boy to General to President), children will also learn about the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, building the Washington Monument and other tributes to the first President. Activities designed for writing, researching and exploring provide additional information and hands-on experiences.

Revolutionary War (ENHANCED eBook)

Revolutionary War (ENHANCED eBook)
Author: Tim McNeese
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2003-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1429109890

“The Revolutionary War” provides a detailed overview of the American battle for independence and the forging of a nation. From the earliest skirmishes at Lexington and Concord to the decisive victory at Yorktown, to the writing of the Constitution and the struggles of early national America, this book tracks both the logistical and intellectual dimensions of the "revolution," which, as John Adams said, took place "in the hearts and minds of Americans . . . before a single drop of blood was shed." As much as it vividly documents the particulars of battle, it is the dizzying aftermath of the war and the complexities of fulfilling the "idea" of America that form the impressive substance of this book. Also discussed are the social, cultural, and artistic advances of the post-Revolutionary period, including women's suffrage and the beginning of public education, with special emphasis given to the "American Renaissance" and the rising of distinctly American literature.

When Washington Crossed the Delaware

When Washington Crossed the Delaware
Author: Lynne Cheney
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1442444517

"This is the story that I tell my grandchildren at Christmas. I hope that this book will bring the tradition of sharing history to families all across America." -- Lynne Cheney Christmas night, 1776, was a troubled time for our young country. In the six months since the Declaration of Independence had been signed, General George Washington and his troops had suffered defeat after defeat at the hands of the British. It looked as though our struggle for independence might be doomed, when Washington made a bold decision. He would lead the main body of his army across the Delaware River and launch a surprise attack on enemy forces. Washington and his men were going against the odds. It seemed impossible that the ragtag Americans could succeed against the mightiest power in the world. But the men who started across the icy Delaware loved their country and their leader. Under his command they would turn the tide of battle and change the course of history. Best-selling author Lynne Cheney tells the dramatic story of the military campaign that began on Christmas night in 1776. When Washington Crossed the Delaware will teach the young about the heroism, persistence, and patriotism of those who came before them.

Mount Vernon (ENHANCED eBook)

Mount Vernon (ENHANCED eBook)
Author: Julia Hargrove
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2005-03-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1429112808

Mount Vernon, the Virginia home of George Washington, is a popular tourist site with an interesting history. Students learn some of the history of Virginia, beginning with Jamestown, including the relationship between Captain John Smith and Pocahontas. They'll discover how Washington contributed to the freedom of America and became our first President, but was always happy to go home. Review questions are included as well as suggestions for further study using the internet and multiple intelligence activities. A complete answer key is provided.

Boston Tea Party (ENHANCED eBook)

Boston Tea Party (ENHANCED eBook)
Author: Mary Tucker
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2001-03-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1429111976

Which would you rather do--read about the Boston Tea Party OR dress up like an Indian, sneak onto a boat in the middle of the night and dump a whole bunch of tea into Boston Harbor?

U.S. Presidency (ENHANCED eBook)

U.S. Presidency (ENHANCED eBook)
Author: Tim McNeese
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2001-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1429109483

"The U.S. Presidency" traces the complicated evolution of the American presidency from 1789 to the present. From George Washington to George W. Bush, the distinct legacies and unique contributions of all 43 American presidents are discussed. Using a biographical format, special emphasis is given to the powerful convergence of personality and circumstance which transformed the office of our nation's chief executive into the most prominent and influential political office in the world. Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests, answer key, and bibliography included.

George Washington: The Crossing

George Washington: The Crossing
Author: Jack E. Levin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 59
Release: 2013-06-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1476731942

The #1 New York Times bestselling book for many weeks, Jack Levin presents a beautifully designed account of George Washington’s historic crossing of the Delaware River and the decisive Battle of Trenton, with a foreword by his son, #1 New York Times bestselling author and radio host Mark R. Levin. With the warm-hearted patriotism and passion he brought to his beautiful volume Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Illustrated, Jack E. Levin illuminates a profound turning point of the American Revolution: the decisive Battle of Trenton and its prelude—General George Washington leading his broken and ailing troops in a fleet of small wooden boats across the ice-encased Delaware River. While one iconic nineteenth-century painting made the crossing a familiar image, the significance of the against-all-odds victory put into motion on Christmas night, 1776, cannot be told enough. Jack Levin brings to light several vital perspectives, and draws his text from General Washington’s letter to the Continental Congress to describe the amazing account of the unlikely defeat of the Hessian army at Trenton. As a father, Jack Levin inspired his sons—including Mark Levin, and Douglas, and Robert—with his love for America. Around the family table, he would share the facts and events of the nation’s founding, spark lively debates, and pass along his extensive knowledge and his deep and abiding patriotism. Featuring Revolution-era artwork, portraiture, and maps, George Washington: The Crossing imparts the same vivid, intimate telling, that of a father to his sons—the kind of history lesson that lives in the heart forever.

Liberty Bell (ENHANCED eBook)

Liberty Bell (ENHANCED eBook)
Author: Julia Hargrove
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2001-03-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1429112441

Chock-full of interesting facts for students to discover about this unique, and flawed, American symbol of freedom and about the birth of the American nation!

Revolutionary War (ENHANCED eBook)

Revolutionary War (ENHANCED eBook)
Author: Moehl Mitchell
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
Total Pages: 42
Release: 1971-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1429116188

The Revolutionary War contains 12 full-color transparencies (print books) or PowerPoint slides (eBooks), 28 reproducible pages including five pages of test material, and a richly detailed teacher's guide. This volume covers the major military campaigns of the war and ends with the Treaty of Paris.