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Photographs, illustrations, and simple text introduce some of America's most important documents including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Describes the hardships endured by General George Washington and the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

During the Revolution, Phoebe Fraunces has a chance to save the life of General George Washington while he has dinner at Mortier House in New York City.

Describes what life was like for American soldiers who spent the winter of 1778 in Valley Forge during the American Revolutionary War.

In Philadelphia, in 1777, fourteen-year-old Quaker John Darragh aids the American army by carrying coded messages, hidden by his mother in the buttons on his coat, to his older brother Charles in George Washington's camp.

Provides accounts of the winters of 1776-77 and 1777-78, telling of the difficult conditions endured by the soldiers of the Continental Army, and how their courage, coupled with the leadership of General George Washington, helped them stay the course toward independence.

Using their magic tree house, Jack and Annie travel back to the time of the American Revolution and help General George Washington during his famous crossing of the Delaware River.

Looks at the life of Boston bookseller Henry Knox, focusing on his vital role in the American Revolution as commander of the Continental Army's artillery and the man responsible for having cannons in place for the key battle at Dorchester Heights.

Chronicles the life of George Washington, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of his presidential leadership, from his lasting foreign and economic policies to his polarizing denunciation of political parties and his public silence about slavery.

Text and photographs introduce President's Day, including when, how, and why it is celebrated.

Which president had the shortest term, and which was the first to be born in the United States? Which president was the tallest? Who was the shortest? These are just a few of the fun facts readers will find the answers to inside this book.

Presents a concise biography of George Washington, and traces his early life as a farmer and entrepreneur, military career and leader of the American forces against the British, first president of the U.

Dramatizes the events at George Washington's Valley Forge headquarters on his birthday in 1778.

Describes the encampment of the Revolutionary Army at Valley Forge and recounts how the soldiers survived a winter of hardship to continue the war against the British.