Books with title Graphic Heroes of the American Revolution

Crispus Attucks is known as the escaped slave whose freedom ended when he died in the Boston Massacre, but there are many other lesser-known black men and women who made enormous contributions to U.S. independence. Readers will discover Edward Hector, the brave wagoner of Brandywine; artilleryman and slave Austin Dabney; William Lee, the aide and closest companion of George Washington throughout the war; and many others. Includes a bibliography, a foreword by Senator Edward W. Brooke, and an index.

Nathan Hale was an American patriot and soldier, Educated at Yale, he volunteered for service in the Continental army at the outbreak of the War of Independence. He rose to the rank of captain, whereupon he volunteered for a mission to reconnoiter the British position on Long Island. He was captured by the British, quickly tried, and hanged. Before his hanging, he uttered the famous last words, I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. This easy-to-read, fact-filled book uses primary source materials to elucidate this American hero's short life.

The American Revolution seeks to acquaint your students with the causes and results of the American Revolution. They will learn why the revolution began, how the First Continental Congress affected America's relationship with Britain, howAmerica's people were divided, how the war was won, and more through fictional journal entries, newspaper articles, letters, and editorials. The activities and questions following each article encourage students to think critically about the past,ponder why people made the choices they made, and what they may have done if faced with a similar situation.

Crispus Attucks is known as the escaped slave whose freedom ended when he died in the Boston Massacre, but there are many other lesser-known black men and women who made enormous contributions to U.S. independence. Readers will discover Edward Hector, the brave wagoner of Brandywine; artilleryman and slave Austin Dabney; William Lee, the aide and closest companion of George Washington throughout the war; and many others." Includes a bibliography, a foreword by Senator Edward W. Brooke, and an index."