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The Start of the American Revolutionary War: Paul Revere Rides at Midnight
Allison Stark Draper
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2003)This dynamic series uses newspaper-style headlines and newspaper style reporting to draw students into seminal events in American history. Kids will easily relate to the "you are there" approach to the people and places that shaped our nation. From the first steps toward independence to the election of George Washington as president, history comes alive in these engaging and richly illustrated books.Students have always been fascinated by the thrilling tale of Paul Revere's midnight ride. Now they can get the full story, as well as the events that preceded and followed one of the most important nights in our country's history.
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The Boston Tea Party: Angry Colonists Dump British Tea
Allison Stark Draper
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, July 1, 2001)Describes the series of events which led up to the Boston Tea Party and explains how this act helped bring about the war for independence.
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The Boston Tea Party: Angry Colonists Dump British Tea
Allison Stark Draper
Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, May 30, 2002)Describes the series of events which led up to the Boston Tea Party and explains how this act helped bring about the war for independence.
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The Boston Massacre: Five Colonists Killed by British Soldiers
Allison Stark Draper
Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, May 30, 2002)Describes the incidents leading up to the Boston Massacre, the event itself, the trial following it, and its importance in American history.
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Boston Massacre: Five Colonists Killed by British Soldiers
Allison Stark Draper
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2003)Describes the incidents leading up to the Boston Massacre, the event itself, the trial following it, and its importance in American history.
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America's First Traitor: Benedict Arnold Betrays the Colonies
Allison Stark Draper
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, July 1, 2001)Briefly describes the military exploits of Benedict Arnold, first for the Americans and later for the British.
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George Washington Elected: How America's First President Was Chosen
Allison Stark Draper
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, July 1, 2001)Briefly describes George Washington's role in the American Revolution and his tenure as the first United States president.
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The 1864 Presidential Election: A War-Weary Nation Reelects President Abraham Lincoln
Wendy Vierow
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2004)Lincoln defeats McClellan in the 1864 presidential election, as the Civil War continues.
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The Assault on Fort Wagner: Black Soldiers Make a Stand in South Carolina Battle
Wendy Vierow
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2004)Provides an overview of the role of African American soldiers in the Civil War, focusing on the establishment of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment and their role in the attack on Fort Wagner on Morris Island, South Carolina.
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The Battle of Bull Run: Confederate Forces Overwhelm Union Troops
Wendy Vierow
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2004)Were the Union and Confederate armies organized ? What did the soldiers wear to battle? How did the Battle of Bull Run get its name? Kids will learn interesting details about the chaotic first battle of the Civil War, taking them back to Manassas, Virginia on July 21, 1861, when on-lookers arrived with binoculars and picnic lunches to watch!
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Shots Fired at Fort Sumter: Civil War Breaks Out
Wendy Vierow
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2004)Describes the events leading up to South Carolina's secession from the Union and the firing on Fort Sumter that led to the beginning of the Civil War.
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The Capture of New Orleans: Union Fleet Takes Control of the Lower Mississippi River
Wendy Vierow
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2004)Describes the Union victory at New Orleans during the Civil War.
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