Heroes of the Revolution
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Some are household names, other are all but forgotten. These twelve heroes played an important role in the American Revolution. Paul Revere, silversmith, engraver, midnight messenger to the Patriots. Lydia Darragh, nurse, mother of five, Continental army spy. Crispus Attucks, escaped slave, "the first to defy, the first to die." George Washington, father of the country. Deborah Sampson, "the female soldier." From spying on the British to rescuing fallen soldiers on the battlefield, these men and women stand as unforgettable heroes of the Revolutionary War. David A. Adler's lively anecdotes and Donald A. Smith's bold paintings present a dozen figures whose courage and determination to seek freedom were indomitable in their own times and remain a shining example in our own. Author's notes, a list of important dates, source notes, and a selected bibliography expand on the biographies of each person. This is a great gift for young history buffs interested in the Revolutionary War as well as a resource for classroom use.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0823420175
ISBN13:9780823420179
Release Date:March 2006
Publisher:Holiday House
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 8.3" x 10.9"
Age Range:6 to 9 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 4
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Great intro to the Revolutionary War
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
My boys (7 and 5) really enjoy this book. We read about one or two heroes at a time and it's just enough info to get their attention and keep them interested without going into too much detail. It was the springboard for my older son's interest in more in depth books on the Revolution such as LET IT BEGIN HERE or WHEN WASHINGTON CROSSED THE DELAWARE. David Adler is a wonderful author for children's non-fiction and fiction alike!
A fine introduction to home of the key figures
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Kids in grades 3 to 4 will find David Adler's Heroes Of The Revolution to be a fine introduction to home of the key figures of the American Revolution, from Paul Revere and Crispus Attucks to Thomas Jefferson. Full-page drawings by Donald Smith face each page of biographical information on the person's background and historical impact.
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