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Colonies and revolution Colonies and revolution King, David C. Find out what life was like in colonial America from the people who lived it! This first book in the American Heritage American Voices series will give you a rare glimpse into the day-to-day exper… OL14855377W
Let's ride, Paul Revere! Let's ride, Paul Revere! Peter Roop Discusses the events in Paul Reveres's life up until he made his famous midnight ride. OL15022715W
The Revolutionary War The Revolutionary War Virginia Schomp Describes the Revolutionary War through the letters of the people who fought it, including both British and Americans, Loyalists and Patriots, women, and Native Americans. OL15039670W
The end of the American Revolutionary War The end of the American Revolutionary War Allison Stark Draper Briefly surveys the Revolutionary War and describes the battle at Yorktown which forced the British to surrender and ended the war. OL15042789W
The Stamp Act of 1765 The Stamp Act of 1765 Dennis B. Fradin "Covers the Stamp Act of 1765 as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher. OL15050257W
USKids history USKids history Howard Egger-Bovet,Marlene Smith-Baranzini Discusses the reasons Europeans settled in America, the growth of the original colonies, and the reaction to the newcomers of the people already living in the "New World." OL15840770W
The American Revolution The American Revolution Deborah Kent "Examines the American Revolution, including the causes of the conflict, the major battles, the leaders of the fight for independence, daily life for soldiers and civilians, and the American victory"… OL16010292W
An overview of the American Revolution-through primary sources An overview of the American Revolution-through primary sources John Micklos "Provides a general overview of the American Revolution, including the causes of the conflict, major battles, important figures, and how the United States defeated Great Britain and formed a new nati… OL16607841W
If you were there in 1776 If you were there in 1776 Barbara Brenner Demonstrates how the concepts and principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence were drawn from the experiences of living in America in the late eighteenth century, with emphasis given to h… OL17805215W
Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? Jean Fritz A brief biography of Samuel Adams describing his activities in stirring up the revolt against the British and how he was finally persuaded to learn to ride a horse. OL1931484W
Founding mothers Founding mothers Cokie Roberts Brief portraits of women from the period of the Revolution and early United States. This book contains brief portraits of women from the period of the Revolution and early United States. OL19705445W
Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride Marsha Amstel The story of Sybil Ludington's ride on horseback to rouse American soldiers to fight against the British who were attacking Danbury, Connecticut during the American Revolution. OL1977985W
The battles of Lexington and Concord The battles of Lexington and Concord Wil Mara Explores the Battles of Lexington and Concord of the American Revolution. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exc… OL20056750W
Saving the Liberty Bell Saving the Liberty Bell Marty Rhodes Figley Recounts how Johnny Mickley, an eleven-year-old boy, helped his father to keep the Liberty Bell safe from the British during the Revolutionary War. OL2944333W
Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnold Pamela Dell A biography profiling the life of Benedict Arnold, the man who betrayed his country and became known as a traitor. Includes source notes and timeline. OL3458122W
Lexington and Concord Lexington and Concord Michael V. Uschan Describes the first battles of the Revolutionary War, their causes, and consequences. OL39922W
The American Revolution The American Revolution Erica Holley Explores the political and historical climate surrounding the American Revolution, how it came about, and who supported it, through writings and illustrations of the time. OL5015236W
The revolutionary war The revolutionary war Elizabeth Raum "Describes the events of the American Revolutionary War and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a young girl, a patr… OL5817644W
Tories and patriots Tories and patriots Jeremy Thornton Describes the American revolution and gives brief biographical sketches of important leaders of the time. OL5951720W
A time line of the American Revolution A time line of the American Revolution Lynn George A discussion of the American Revolution which takes a chronological approach, focusing on the development and use of a time line. OL6209331W
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