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Guns for General Washington by Seymour Reit
In the cold winter of 1775, the American troops were stuck without guns, cannons, and ammunition. So the troops set out for Fort Ticonderoga to look for left over guns, ammunition, and cannons. This books takes you along on this difficult journey made by the American troops. -
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
This Newberry Award winning book tells the story of a fictional, young silversmith who accidentally cripples his hand. No longer able to work on his trade, he becomes very involved with the revolutionary activities of the Sons of Liberty. This book takes you on his journey as a young soldier in the Revolutionary War. -
Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
In this book, Longfellow's very famous poem tells the suspenseful story of the brave colonist, Paul Revere, who tries to avert a British attack on Concord, Massachusetts. The British were planning on taking the colonist's army supplies. His midnight ride alerted the country folk, so they were able to win this first important battle. -
A Young Patriot : The American Revolution as Experienced by One Boy by Jim Murphy
A Young Patriot: The American Revolution as Experienced by One Boy by Jim Murphy
Murphy presents the life of Joseph Plumb Martin, a 15-year-old Connecticut farm boy who enlisted in the Continental Army in 1776 to fight for causes in which he strongly believed. This story discusses the many hardships the Amercian Army faced in their battle for our freedom. -
The American Revolution by Bruce Bliven
The American Revolution by Bruce Bliven
The colonies had enough of being under the British rule. So they formed militia to fight for their freedom. In 1775, when the British marched into Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, the Americans were ready.This book takes you from that first battle to the final showdown at Yorktown. The Americans fought against tremendous odds. Read about our historical quest for freedom. -
Declaring Independence: A Story about the Meaning of Independence Day by Brandon Marie Miller
Declaring Independence: A Story about the Meaning of Independence Day by Brandon Marie Miller
This book focuses on conveying the events of the Revolutionary War, through firsthand accounts, contemporary writings, and some official documents. Miller does a wonderful job of chronicling the history and presenting all the information about these events in a clear, concise way. -
Meet George Washington by Joan Heilbroner
Meet George Washington by Joan Heilbroner
This book is about George Washington as he grew up in the English colony of Virginia. George saw how England took advantage of the American colonies—and he didn't like it. When the colonies declared their independence, George was chosen to lead their army as its general. And when the colonies won their freedom, George was elected the first president. -
When Washington Crossed the Delaware by Lynne Cheney
In this book, Cheney tells about the famous crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas 1776. This crossing is considered a pivotal event in the Revolutionary War. Washington then led the Army on to the Battles of Trenton and Princeton.
