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Author
Publisher
Savas Beatie
Language
English
Description
A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution is the first comprehensive account of every engagement of the Revolution, a war that began with a brief skirmish at Lexington Green on April 19, 1775, and concluded on the battlefield at the Siege of Yorktown in October 1781. In between were six long years of bitter fighting on land and at sea. The wide variety of combats blanketed the North American continent from Canada to the Southern colonies,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
America emerged from the Revolutionary War as an independent nation, but it took many difficult battles over many years for independence to be achieved. Budding historians will discover the compelling stories behind the defining moments of the Revolutionary War-from Lexington and Concord to Yorktown. Readers are aided in their exploration by two distinct type of timelines. A general timeline outlines the major events in a comprehensive manner, and...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Sheds light on the experience of the individual soldier by examining three battles which demonstrate the formation of the United States military that people know today and the traditions that have shaped the character of America's armed forces.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rolling Wheelhouse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Filled with historic photographs, maps, and short, powerful chapters, "Great Battles for Boys" captures the attention of even reluctant readers. History leaps off the page through the blood, sweat, and sacrifice of soldiers fighting America's earliest battles, from Bunker Hill and San Juan Hill to The Alamo and The Lost Battalion of WWI."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A collection of poems recounts George Washington's stragetic decision to attack the British in Boston in 1775, a battle that helped solidify his position as general of the American armed forces.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of real people who experienced some of the most pivotal moments of the American Revolution. Battles such as Bunker Hill have begun to take their toll on both sides in the war. The Second Continental Congress meets and names George Washington as the commander in chief of the Continental Army. John Adams and Benjamin Franklin work to secure European...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The War Before Independence transports readers into the violent years of 1775 and 1776, with the infamous Battle of Bunker Hill ¿́¿ a turning point in the Revolution ¿́¿ and the snowy, wind-swept march to the frozen ground at the Battle of Quebec, ending with the exciting conclusion of the Boston Campaign. Meticulous research and new material drawn from letters, diaries, and investigative research throws open the doors not only to familiar figures...
37) Darkest hours
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Describes events and battles during the early years of the Revolutionary War, including campaigns at Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Trenton, and activities at the Continental Congress.
Author
Publisher
Atlantic Monthly Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Tells the history of the Marblehead Regiment, led by John Glover, which fought at Lexington; on Bunker Hill, formed the Guard that protected George Washington; and conveyed Washington's men across the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776.