The American Revolution from A to Z

By Laura Crawford and Judith Hierstein

Learn about the people, places, and events of America’s war for independence with this lively picture book!

From Lexington’s famous shot heard around the world to the bravery of Lydia Darragh, who spied on British soldiers in her home, The American Revolution from A to Z brings the six-year struggle for independence to life with beautiful illustrations on every page. V’s Valley Forge is about the cold winter that Washington’s hungry soldiers spent there without shoes. E’s England relates the legendary Stamp Act that forced colonists to pay taxes on paper products, including newspapers and playing cards.

Young readers will learn about Deborah Samson, who disguised herself as a man and joined the army to fight for a new country. Old Glory stands for the American flag, which had thirteen red and white stripes to represent each of the original colonies. Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by a paragraph about the revolution and interesting facts that will educate readers of all ages.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Sep 8, 2009
• ISBN: 9781455600229

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Reviews for The American Revolution from A to Z

[debnance_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Boys at my school are very interested in war. There is very little out there for these boys. I noticed when I was reading all the old Newbery winners that many of the older titles dealt with fighting and war, subjects that appeal to boys. Why are these types of books no longer written about?This is a simple alphabet book about the Revolutionary War. A sample:“J is for JeffersonThomas Jefferson, one of the founders of the United States, was the main author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president. He was a lawyer, architect, writer, inventor, and musician. Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, exactly fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.”Children’s reactions:This was not a popular choice among the children who previewed the book. A few boys liked the book’s scenes of fighting, but, for the most part, there was a ho-hum reaction. It seems to need an older reader.