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Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American history. In this enthralling book, readers discover the fascinating story behind its creation. They journey into the world of Thomas Jefferson as he struggles to create the words from which America emerged as a new nation. Presented in the popular style of a graphic novel, Jefferson's struggles and successes come alive for readers through accessible text and vivid drawings....
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Discusses the events of the American Revolution, from the hated Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party to the British surrender at Yorktown and the writing of the Constitution. Activities include making a tricorn hat and discovering local history.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The best-selling author of Black Flags, Blue Waters reclaims the daring freelance sailors who proved essential to the winning of the Revolutionary War. The heroic story of the founding of the U.S. Navy during the Revolution has been told before, yet missing from most maritime histories of America's first war is the ragtag fleet of private vessels, from 20-foot whaleboats to 40-cannon men-of-war, that truly revealed the new nation's character-above...
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Brings to light the profound changes that took place during the American Revolution. It was often hard to distinguish homefront from battle front as most of the 13 colonies experienced battle during the American Revolution. Neighbors were sometimes on different sides of the war, some still being loyal to England. The economy suffered as inflation ran out of control. Readers will discover that it was also a time of great social change and more freedom,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
*Now with a new afterword containing never-before-seen research on the identity of the spy ring’s most secret member, Agent 355
“This is my kind of history book. Get ready. Here’s the action.” —BRAD MELTZER, bestselling author of The Fifth Assassin and host of Decoded
When George Washington beat a hasty retreat from New York City in August 1776, many thought the American Revolution...
“This is my kind of history book. Get ready. Here’s the action.” —BRAD MELTZER, bestselling author of The Fifth Assassin and host of Decoded
When George Washington beat a hasty retreat from New York City in August 1776, many thought the American Revolution...