During the Revolutionary War, scouts tracked enemy movements and
carried messages to troops moving through the frontier. Most
scouts were men, but occasionally women filled the role, doing
their part in the fight for American independence. This is the
exciting and true story of one such woman, Anne Bailey, who
risked her life in the American Revolution. By Pamela Duncan
Edwards, illustrated by Troy Howell Explores the heritage and
history of Virginia, offering historical facts for each letter
of the alphabet. From Arlington National Cemetery, once part of
Robert E. Lee's homestead, to magnificent Monticello, Virginia
has always had a prominent place in American history. Jamestown,
Williamsburg, and even the Pentagon are just a few of the many
places highlighted in Old Dominion. Readers will also be
introduced to such history makers as George Washington, Patrick
Henry, and Booker T. Washington. Life in the brand-new Jamestown
colony in 1607 wasn't easy. The settlers arrived full of hope-
then hard times brought