The War of 1812

by Karen Clemens Warrick

Many readers may know that the events of the War of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write a poem that later became the national anthem. However, they may not be familiar with the reasons behind the war, its outcomes, and its legacy. Enhanced by excerpts from primary sources and images, this book will discuss the circumstances that led to the war, the people who fought it, the deciding battles, the aftermath, and how it has shaped the nation we...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766076717
• ISBN13: 9780766076716
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 11 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 12