Other editions of book Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution

Told in a step-by-step account of the 24 hours leading up to the battles that sparked the American revolution, this picture book is sure to both inform and entertain. On April 18th at 9:30 p.m. Paul Revere learned that the British Army was marching toward Lexington and Concord to arrest rebel leaders. At 5:20 the next morning, a shot rang out and the American Revolution had begun. In less than 24 hours a rebellious colony would be changed forever.

April 18, 17759:30 P.M. Paul Revere learns that the British army is marching to Lexington and Concord to arrest rebel leaders and destroy American military supplies.11:00 P.M. Revere begins his famous midnight ride to warn his fellow patriots about the British plans.April 19, 177512:00 A.M. Revere reaches Lexington and warns rebel leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British are coming. They escape and rouse the town's militia.1:00 A.M. Revere is captured by the British, but a fellow patriot continues on to warn the sleeping village of Concord.5:00 A.M. An advance lookout for the Lexington militia spots the approaching British army and shouts a warning.5:20 A.M. Most of the 70 Lexington militiamen, outgunned by the military might of the 250 British regulars, decide to back down. But a few men stand their ground, including Jonas Parker, a grandfather who has vowed never to flee the British.Suddenly, a shot rings out.

In less than 24 hours a rebellious colony would be changed forever.April 18, 17759:30 P.M. Paul Revere learns that the British army is marching to Lexington and Concord to arrest rebel leaders and destroy American military supplies.11:00 P.M. Revere begins his famous midnight ride to warn his fellow patriots about the British plans.April 19, 177512:00 A.M. Revere reaches Lexington and warns rebel leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British are coming. They escape and rouse the town's militia.1:00 A.M. Revere is captured by the British, but a fellow patriot continues on to warn the sleeping village of Concord.5:00 A.M. An advance lookout for the Lexington militia spots the approaching British army and shouts a warning.5:20 A.M. Most of the 70 Lexington militiamen, outgunned by the military might of the 250 British regulars, decide to back down. But a few men stand their ground, including Jonas Parker, a grandfather who has vowed never to flee the British.Suddenly, a shot rings out.

Although brief, this book contains an informative description of the opening shots of the American Revolution. It starts with a who's who identifying the major players and a short introduction that provides some historical context. An hour-by-hour account of the events of April 18 and 19, 1775, follows, beginning with Paul Revere's ride to warn Samuel Adams (pictured in a fetching nightshirt and cap) and John Hancock in Lexington, as well as the patriots in Concord, that the British are on the move.

On April 18th at 9:30 p.m. Paul Revere learned that the British Army was marching toward Lexington and Concord to arrest rebel leaders. At 5:20 the next morning, a shot rang out and the American Revolution had begun. Told in a step-by-step account of the 24 hours leading up to the battles that sparked a revolution, this tale is sure to both inform and entertain. “Strong writing, art, and design combine to make this a vivid introduction to the first battles in the American Revolution.”—Booklist, starred review “A crisply written, vivid, you-are-there account of Paul Revere’s actions on the night of April 18, 1775.”—BookLinks, starred review “This makes a rousing introduction to the war’s opening events.”—Kirkus Reviews