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Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin, The
This Franklin biography also includes details about important historical events of his time, e.g., events leading to Revolutionary War. Franklin's family and scientific interests are also explored.
| Author: Giblin, James Cross |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Ben Franklin's Almanac
The "scrapbook" format of this biography, explores Ben Franklin's life thematically rather than chronologically, allowing the reader to grasp what a multi-talented person he was. The author includes extensive back matter for further research.
| Author: Fleming, Candice |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Charlotte
When 10-year-old Charlotte's father forbids her to associate with her cousins because her uncle was a royalist in the American Revolution, she disobeys with lifelong consequences. The book includes an Afterword about Charlotte's later life.
| Author: Lunn, Janet |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Colonial Voices: Hear Them Speak
Ethan, a printer's errand boy, is carrying a message from business to business in Boston It is to gather the Patriots at the Old South Meeting House on December 16, 1773. As he goes to each business,we find out about tha various occupations and the histo
| Author: Winters, Kay |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Colonial Voices: Hear Them Speak
Ethan, a printer's errand boy, is carrying a message from business to business in Boston It is to gather the Patriots at the Old South Meeting House on December 16, 1773. As he goes to each business,we find out about tha various occupations and the histo
| Author: Winters, Kay |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Dear Benjamin Banneker
The book tells the life story of Benjamin Banneker, an 18th-century African-American scientist. The book begins with two pages of data from the author, placing Banneker in an historical context.
| Author: Pinkney, Andrea |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Declaring Independence
The events large and small surrounding the struggle for independence of the American colonies from England are told with a wealth of detail and with archival material. Source notes, bibliography, further reading and websites, and an index make the inte
| Author: Miller, Brandon Marie |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Growing Up in Revolution and the New Nation
"Studying history is a way of snooping into the past." So begins this interesting book that focuses on childhood and adolescence in 1775--1800. Illustrated with paintings from the Revolutionary War period, the book describes education, work and leisure, d
| Author: Miller, Brandon Marie |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Independent Dames: What You Never Knew about the Women and Girls of the American Revolution
Brief biographies of women who played key roles in the Revolutionary War. Makes the facts of Early American history come alive with lives of women who don't usually get mentioned in history books. Below each illustration is a time line of events.
| Author: Anderson, Laurie Halse |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies | language arts - reading
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Independent Dames: What You Never Knew about the Women and Girls of the American Revolution
Brief biographies of women who played key roles in the Revolutionary War. Makes the facts of Early American history come alive with lives of women who don't usually get mentioned in history books. Below each illustration is a time line of events.
| Author: Anderson, Laurie Halse |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies | language arts - reading
|
Katie's Trunk
This book, which provides a glimpse of the beginnings of the American Revolution, is based on a true incident that happened to one of the author's ancestors. It's set around the time of the Boston Tea Party and tells the story of what happened to Katie,
| Author: Turner, Ann |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Let It Begin Here! Lexington and Concord First Battles of the American Revolution
The events during the 24 hours that led up to the Revolutionary War, including Paul Revere's ride and capture by the British.
| Author: Fradin, Dennis Brindell |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Let It Begin Here! Lexington and Concord First Battles of the American Revolution
The events during the 24 hours that led up to the Revolutionary War, including Paul Revere's ride and capture by the British.
| Author: Fradin, Dennis Brindell |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Many Rides of Paul Revere, The
A biography of Paul Revere tha is not intended to refute history ( Longfellow's attempt to create an American hero). Rather this account contains some intriguing details of Revere's childhood, military career, family life and Revolutionary War leadership.
| Author: Giblin, James Cross |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies | language arts - reading
|
Paul Revere's Ride
Longfellow's famous poem tells the story of Revere's call to arms to his countryfolk in 1775.
| Author: Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Real Benedict Arnold, The
This well-researched biography examines the facts and rumors of the life of the hero, then traitor, Benedict Arnold against the background of the Continental Congress and the Revolutionary War. Maps and portraits illustrate the text. End notes, sources,
| Author: Murphy, Jim |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Signers, The
A companion to The Founders, this book tells short 2-3 page stories of the Declaration of Independence and the people who signed it. It is organized by state by state.
| Author: Fradin, Dennis |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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They Called Her Molly Pitcher
This is an historical/legendary account of Molly "Pitcher" Hays McCauly, who followed her husband to fight in the Revolutionary War and was made a sergeant by General Washington for her courage and bravery. A biography and timeline accompany the colorful
| Author: Rockwell, Anne |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Voice of Her Own, A
This biography of Phillis Wheatley, a American Revolution era slave who became the first Black woman poet, includes excerpts of her poetry, an epilogue, and notes by the author and illustrator.
| Author: Lasky, Kathryn |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies | language arts - writing
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Washington at Valley Forge
In Freedman's inimitable style, he captures the grit and triumphs over the lack of provisions for General Washington's winter encampment at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War. Excellent and unfamiliar paintings of Washington accompany the text. Th
| Author: Freedman, Russell |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
History > region > U.S. history > American Revolution > Boston Tea Party
Colonial Voices: Hear Them Speak
Ethan, a printer's errand boy, is carrying a message from business to business in Boston It is to gather the Patriots at the Old South Meeting House on December 16, 1773. As he goes to each business,we find out about tha various occupations and the histo
| Author: Winters, Kay |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Colonial Voices: Hear Them Speak
Ethan, a printer's errand boy, is carrying a message from business to business in Boston It is to gather the Patriots at the Old South Meeting House on December 16, 1773. As he goes to each business,we find out about tha various occupations and the histo
| Author: Winters, Kay |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Declaring Independence
The events large and small surrounding the struggle for independence of the American colonies from England are told with a wealth of detail and with archival material. Source notes, bibliography, further reading and websites, and an index make the inte
| Author: Miller, Brandon Marie |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Katie's Trunk
This book, which provides a glimpse of the beginnings of the American Revolution, is based on a true incident that happened to one of the author's ancestors. It's set around the time of the Boston Tea Party and tells the story of what happened to Katie,
| Author: Turner, Ann |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Many Rides of Paul Revere, The
A biography of Paul Revere tha is not intended to refute history ( Longfellow's attempt to create an American hero). Rather this account contains some intriguing details of Revere's childhood, military career, family life and Revolutionary War leadership.
| Author: Giblin, James Cross |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies | language arts - reading
|
History > region > U.S. history > American Revolution > Washington, George
Real Benedict Arnold, The
This well-researched biography examines the facts and rumors of the life of the hero, then traitor, Benedict Arnold against the background of the Continental Congress and the Revolutionary War. Maps and portraits illustrate the text. End notes, sources,
| Author: Murphy, Jim |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Washington at Valley Forge
In Freedman's inimitable style, he captures the grit and triumphs over the lack of provisions for General Washington's winter encampment at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War. Excellent and unfamiliar paintings of Washington accompany the text. Th
| Author: Freedman, Russell |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
History > region > U.S. history > American Revolution > well known people
History > region >U.S. history> American Revolution > well known people > Franklin, Benjamin
Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin, The
This Franklin biography also includes details about important historical events of his time, e.g., events leading to Revolutionary War. Franklin's family and scientific interests are also explored.
| Author: Giblin, James Cross |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Ben Franklin's Almanac
The "scrapbook" format of this biography, explores Ben Franklin's life thematically rather than chronologically, allowing the reader to grasp what a multi-talented person he was. The author includes extensive back matter for further research.
| Author: Fleming, Candice |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Declaring Independence
The events large and small surrounding the struggle for independence of the American colonies from England are told with a wealth of detail and with archival material. Source notes, bibliography, further reading and websites, and an index make the inte
| Author: Miller, Brandon Marie |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Journeys in Time
The authors and illustrator have created a story atlas of American history from the Ashinabe tribe to Viet Nam in which each double-page spread includes a narrative about an historical event, maps with numbered events, and fact boxes. Additional endnotes
| Author: Leacock, Elspeth & Buckley, Susan |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Places in Time
This story atlas describes on facing pages activities at a particular place and time in U.S. history, e.g. Fort Laramie during the westward expansion on the Oregon Trail in 1849. Included are community and building diagrams with numbered points of intere
| Author: Leacock, Elspeth & Buckley, Susan |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Worldwide Check into In the flavour this generate
| Author: ydif66 |
HSE Descriptors:
science | social studies
|
History > region >U.S. history> American Revolution > well known people > Paul Revere
Let It Begin Here! Lexington and Concord First Battles of the American Revolution
The events during the 24 hours that led up to the Revolutionary War, including Paul Revere's ride and capture by the British.
| Author: Fradin, Dennis Brindell |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Let It Begin Here! Lexington and Concord First Battles of the American Revolution
The events during the 24 hours that led up to the Revolutionary War, including Paul Revere's ride and capture by the British.
| Author: Fradin, Dennis Brindell |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Many Rides of Paul Revere, The
A biography of Paul Revere tha is not intended to refute history ( Longfellow's attempt to create an American hero). Rather this account contains some intriguing details of Revere's childhood, military career, family life and Revolutionary War leadership.
| Author: Giblin, James Cross |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies | language arts - reading
|
Once Upon a Poem: Favorite Poems that Tell Stories
About a dozen narrative poems are included in this collection. Some will work better in adult literacy situations than others, so teachers will want to excerpt.
| Author: Crossley-Holland, Kevin (compiler) |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading
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Paul Revere's Ride
Longfellow's famous poem tells the story of Revere's call to arms to his countryfolk in 1775.
| Author: Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
History > region > U.S. history > American Revolution > well-known people
History > region >U.S. history> American Revolution > well-known people > Jefferson, Thomas
Dear Benjamin Banneker
The book tells the life story of Benjamin Banneker, an 18th-century African-American scientist. The book begins with two pages of data from the author, placing Banneker in an historical context.
| Author: Pinkney, Andrea |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Declaring Independence
The events large and small surrounding the struggle for independence of the American colonies from England are told with a wealth of detail and with archival material. Source notes, bibliography, further reading and websites, and an index make the inte
| Author: Miller, Brandon Marie |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Dolley Madison Saves George Washington
An easy-reading biography of Dolley Madison that focuses on her adult years, particularly as Jefferson's hostess in the White House and First Lady. Dolley Madison saved a large portrait of George Washington before the Brittish burned the White House.
| Author: Brown, Don |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
|
Worldwide Check into In the flavour this generate
| Author: ydif66 |
HSE Descriptors:
science | social studies
|
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