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  • Significant Battles of the American Revolution

    Gordon Clarke

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 30, 2013)
    This revealing title provides a comprehensive look at the significant battles of the Revolutionary War. Rich details, powerful images, and primary source materials transport readers back in time to the battlefields where key battles were fought, including Valley Forge, the Battle of Saratoga, and Battle of Yorktown. The title examines battles from both the British and American perspective, including how each side attempted to use the physical geography of each battle site to its benefit
    U

  • George Washington: Hero of the American Revolution

    Molly Aloian

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 30, 2013)
    Examines the life of George Washington, "father of his country," with a focus on his military leadership during the Revolutionary War and his role and legacy as first President of the United States.
    Y

  • The Causes of the American Revolution

    John Perritano

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 30, 2013)
    Examines events leading up to the American Revolution, including the French and Indian War, the Stamp Act, the Intolerable Acts, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. Primary source accounts represent different perspectives and shed light on social, political, and economical causes of the American Revolution.
    T

  • The Outcome of the American Revolution

    John Perritano

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 28, 2013)
    Explores the outcomes of the American Revolution, including how the independent states formed governments based on the very principles for which they had fought. The book also examines the legacy of the American Revolution and how it influenced others against oppressive power or colonial systems in France, Latin America, and Asia.
    U

  • The Battle of Yorktown

    Dee Ready

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Details the last major battle of the American Revolution, the Battle of Yorktown, which brought victory to the American Patriots. Discusses how American and Britain came to war, the role for the French, and some of the other battles fought.
    V

  • Life on the Homefront During the American Revolution

    Helen Mason

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 30, 2013)
    Brings to light the profound changes that took place during the American Revolution. It was often hard to distinguish homefront from battle front as most of the 13 colonies experienced battle during the American Revolution. Neighbors were sometimes on different sides of the war, some still being loyal to England. The economy suffered as inflation ran out of control. Readers will discover that it was also a time of great social change and more freedom, particularly for women and for some African American slaves.-- from publisher.
    T

  • The Boston Tea Party

    Nancy Furstinger

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Describes the events that led American Patriots to dump British tea into Boston Harbor, an act that precipitated the American Revolution.
    V

  • Paul Revere: Messenger For Freedom

    Heather Lehr Wagner

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Profiles the life and career of Paul Revere, known for his midnight ride warning colonists of approaching British troops.
    Y

  • Molly Pitcher: Heroine Of The War For Independence

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Mary Ludwig, later dubbed Molly Pitcher, left the farm she was born on in New Jersey only to find herself loading cannons for George Washington's troops at the battle of Monmouth.
    T

  • The Declaration of Independence

    Lora Polack Oberle

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Provides background information on the people and events connected with the writing of the Declaration of Independence and introduces the contents of the document itself.
    Q

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Judith Peacock

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Discusses the events that led the British and the colonists in America to clash in the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Describes the actions of both the Patriots and the British on April 19, 1775, when the battles that began the American Revolution occurred.
    V

  • The Battle of Yorktown

    Dee Ready

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Details the last major battle of the American Revolution, the Battle of Yorktown, which brought victory to the American Patriots. Discusses how American and Britain came to war, the role for the French, and some of the other battles fought.
    V