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Book

The American Revolution

Call Number

  • J 973.3 MESS (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York : Random House, [2021]

Physical Description

214 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Audience

Ages 8-12 Random House Children's Books.

Summary

"A book that explores the hidden truth about the American Revolution featuring sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels"--

Contents

  • War of worlds
  • Taxes, turmoil, and tea
  • Midnight rides and the shot heard round the world
  • Inching toward independence
  • The battle over the Declaration
  • The spirit of '76
  • Snowstorms, spies, and the element of surprise
  • Smallpox, spies, and the Battle of Saratoga
  • Now what?

Subjects

Added Authors

Justin Greenwood