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.

Fifteen-year-old Willie Kettles awaits good news from Richmond, Virginia, while working during the Civil War as a telegraph operator in the War Department building in Washington. Includes a readers' theater script and performance tips.

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe the hardships and pitfalls of being a soldier in Alexander the Great's army.

Relates the courage of John F. Kennedy during World War II, especially in saving his crew when they were stranded in the South Pacific after their PT boat was rammed by a Japanese warship.