When Washington Crossed the Delaware
A Wintertime Story for Young Patriots
Published on 3. January 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-4424-4423-2 (ISBN)
Description
Lynne Cheney’s dramatic and New York Times bestselling account of a great leader’s patriotic feat.
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.
This story of the military campaign that began on Christmas night in 1776 will teach readers about the heroism, persistence, and patriotism of those who came before them.
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.
This story of the military campaign that began on Christmas night in 1776 will teach readers about the heroism, persistence, and patriotism of those who came before them.
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Edition
Reprint ed.
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Fourth Grade, Reading Age: From 5 to 9 years, Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 259 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
191 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4424-4423-2 (9781442444232)
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01/2012
Paula Wiseman Books
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