The Untold Story of Washington's Surprise Attack: The Daring Crossing of the Delaware River

by Danny Kravitz

Overview

General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River lives on in a famous painting, but the unforgettable true story of that night is unfamiliar to many people. Washington's daring act boosted sagging morale, shocked the British, and convinced potential allies such as France that the Americans meant business.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756549770
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	What You Didn't Know About the American Revolution
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	1100L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Danny Kravitz is an Emmy award-winning writer, songwriter, and a professor of screenwriting at Columbia College in Chicago. He has written for TV, film, and print media. A lover of history and the stories contained within, Danny combines his passion for storytelling with the amazing facts of the past. He is also a sports and nature enthusiast. He resides in Chicago, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Victory or death — The war is far from over — The retreat — Washington goes on the attack — The attack — It's not over yet — The tide has turned.

Interviews

Supplements the curriculum with lesser-known, "behind the scenes" information on the American Revolution                   Primary source quotes Vibrant, colorful illustrations Engaging nonfiction text Maps, info graphics, timeline Extensive research Expert consultation Common core features for informational text Critical thinking writing prompts Carefully written text to match grade level and reading level