War of 1812: New Challenges for a New Nation

Contributor(s): Alvarez, Pilar (Author)

ISBN: 9781508149613

Publisher: PowerKids Press

Binding Types:

Paperback

$14.00

Digicover (1-4 copies)

$26.95 (Final Price)

Readerbound (5-99 copies)

$25.75 (100+ copies: $25.00)

List/retail price:

$14.00

Pub Date: July 31, 2016

Dewey: 973.52

LCCN: 2015049084

Lexile Code: 0900

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 08 to 13

Physical Info: 0.20" H x 8.30" L x 6.90" W ( 0.10 lbs) 24 pages

BISAC Categories:

History | United States | 19th Century

Series: Spotlight on American History

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000183568 ( War of 1812: New Challenges for a New Nation)

Reading level: 5.90

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: In the years that followed the end of the American Revolution, the United States faced numerous difficulties, including another war with Great Britain. This title presents the War of 1812 through a historical lens, using primary sources, photographs, and documents to explain the contributing factors and the wars legacy. Readers learn about important policies, battles, and generals, including Andrew Jackson. Readers will walk away with an understanding of how the war shaped the growing United States. Written to support social studies curriculum, readers will be fascinated by this important time in history.

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