Valley Forge (We the People)

Children's Literature

Detailed drawings, passionate portraits, and modern photos of Valley Forge grace the pages of this history book. They give life to an otherwise potentially dry subject, showing continental soldiers, General George Washington encouraging his desperate troops, and other scenes. The writer gives a brief overlook of the events at Valley Forge, including the battles surrounding it. Readers will learn how the men survived with little food, ammunition, or warm clothing during the unbearably cold Pennsylvania winter. The book will provide readers with a renewed appreciation for the leadership of Washington and for the fighters of the American Revolution. Included is a glossary, timeline, summary of important people mentioned, an index, and a reference section for more information about the battles at Valley Forge. Students of history, especially those studying General Washington, will benefit from reading this overview. This title is part of the "We the People" series. 2004, Compass Point Books, Ages 10 to 13.
—Cherie Ilg Haas