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Books in The American Revolution Series series

  • The United States Constitution

    Kristal Leebrick

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Discusses how and why the United States Constitution was created; includes the difficulties with ratification by the states; and explains the Bill of Rights.
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  • The Boston Massacre

    Dee Ready

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    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.
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  • The Rebellious Colonists and the Causes of the American Revolution

    Christopher Forest, Richard Bell

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    The 13 American Colonies had many reasons to begin the Revolutionary War. From the Boston Tea Party to the Intolerable Acts, they felt it was time for independence. Read more about the conflict between the colonists and Great Britain and the events that led up to the American Revolution.
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  • Heroes of the American Revolution

    Mary Hertz Scarbrough, Richard Bell

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    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.
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  • Annie Henry and the Redcoats: Adventures in the American Revolution - Book 4

    Susan Olasky

    Paperback (P & R Publishing, July 7, 2011)
    Moving from the capital city, Williamsburg, to a frontier town doesn't mean less trouble for Annie! Especially when being in Richmond brings her closer to the Revolutionary War than she'd ever counted on . . .This fourth and final book of the Adventures in the American Revolution series (short-listed for the Crown Book Awards), gives young people an exciting look at life during America's War of Independence.
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  • Annie Henry and the Mysterious Stranger: Adventures in the American Revolution - Book 3

    Susan Olasky

    Paperback (P & R Publishing, July 7, 2011)
    A new home in a governor's mansion means new troubles for Annie. As she deals with others' high expectations of her, a scary stranger tells her that her dad is important . . .This third book of the Adventures in the American Revolution series (short-listed for the Crown Book Awards), gives young people an exciting look at life during America's War of Independence.
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  • Crispus Attucks

    Don McLeese

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 2004)
    Book by McLeese, Don
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  • Early Battles of the American Revolution

    John Hamilton

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2013)
    In this title, readers will examine early battles of the American Revolution, including the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, the Siege of Boston, and the Battles of Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill. The creation of the Continental Army is covered, as is the invasion of Canada and the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Long Island. Important leaders of the Continental and British armies, George Washington and William Howe, are introduced. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
  • American Revolution: The Road to War

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2013)
    In this title, readers will examine the events leading to the breakout of the American Revolution including the Seven Years War and the French and Indian War. Events in the colonies such as the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, the Gaspee Affair, and the Intolerable Acts are covered, as are Boston Tea Party the Sons of Liberty protests. The First and Second Continental Congresses and the creation of the Continental Army are introduced on the road to the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
  • Final Years of the American Revolution

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2013)
    In this title, readers will examine the memorable victories and defeats that marked the final years of the American Revolution for both the Continental and British forces. Included are the British capture of Savannah, the suffering of the Continental forces at Morristown, New Jersey, and the Battles of Newton, Charlestown, Camden, Kings Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Court House, and the Siege of Yorktown. Important Continental and British leaders are introduced, including George Howe, Henry Clinton, and George Cornwallis for the British and Americans George Washington, John Sullivan, Benjamin Lincoln, Nathaniel Greene. The creation of the Articles of Confederation, signing of the Treaty of Paris, and ratification of the US Constitution are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
  • 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.
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  • Great Women of the American Revolution

    Brianna Hall

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Men may have fought the battles of the American Revolution, but women played an important part too. Some women fought the battle at home, speaking their minds about the British occupation or gathering supplies for their soldiers. Others fought openly for their cause, secretly joining the military or becoming spies. Get to know these heroic women and their importance to the colonists' victory during the Revolutionary War.
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