Books in American Revolution series

On April 18, 1775, the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired. The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first of many battles between the 13 colonies and Great Britain. The two countries would be at war for the next eight years. Read more about the key battles that shaped the American Revolution.

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.

George Washington, Paul Revere, and Thomas Jefferson are remembered as heroes of the American Revolution, but they were only a few of many men and women who risked their lives for independence. Read more about the heroes, both American and European, who were key to the colonists’ success in the American Revolution.

Recounts the years following the American Revolution and the important events and problems that Americans faced in their newfound independence.

On October 19, 1781, British forces laid down their arms in Yorktown, Virginia. Despite the British surrender, the American struggle to form a new nation was far from finished. War debt, rebellions, slavery, and a weak central government warned of dire times ahead. Read more about what happened when the fighting ended and the real work began.

Discusses how and why the United States Constitution was created; includes the difficulties with ratification by the states; and explains the Bill of Rights.

Discusses the situations and events that led to the Boston Massacre, the precursor to the American Revolutionary War, including information on the colonies' relationship with Britain and the effects of the French and Indian War.

Profiles the life and career of Paul Revere, known for his midnight ride warning colonists of approaching British troops.

On October 19, 1781, British forces laid down their arms in Yorktown, Virginia. Despite the British surrender, the American struggle to form a new nation was far from finished. War debt, rebellions, slavery, and a weak central government warned of dire times ahead. Read more about what happened when the fighting ended and the real work began.

The American Revolution brought the English, French, American Indian tribes, and colonists together in battle after deadly battle. From muskets and rations to uniforms and field medicine, learn more about the weapons and gear of the Revolutionary War.

The American Revolution brought the English, French, American Indian tribes, and colonists together in battle after deadly battle. From muskets and rations to uniforms and field medicine, learn more about the weapons and gear of the Revolutionary War.

Discusses how and why the United States Constitution was created; includes the difficulties with ratification by the states; and explains the Bill of Rights.