The American Revolution by Ben Thompson
The latest addition to the “Guts and Glory” series is a readable and engaging history of the American Revolution for middle graders. Ages 10-15 The …
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The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution by Jonathan Stokes
This jokey introduction to the American Revolution, latest in the “Thrifty Guide” series, presents accurate history along with the laughs. Ages 10-15 The Thrifty Guide …
*Abigail Adams: Witness to a Revolution by Natalie S. Bober
Starred review for this young adult biography that showcases a thoughtful–and thought-provoking–Abigail Adams against the backdrop of tumultuous American history. *Abigail Adams: Witness to a …
*Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes (Retro Reads)
75 years later, this Newbury-Award winning story about Johnny Tremain is still a great historical fiction read about the birth of America. *Johnny Tremain by Esther …
Ben’s Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick
This young-reader history of the early days of the American Revolution views events through the experience of 12-year-old Ben Russell. Ben’s Revolution: Benjamin Russell and …
*Answering the Cry for Freedom by Gretchen Woelfle
These brief biographies of 13 African Americans during the Revolutionary War demonstrate the power of self-determination as well as the power of faith. *Answering the …
Phoebe the Spy by Judith Griffin, illustrated by Margot Tomes
Phoebe the Spy by Judith Griffin, illustrated by Margot Tomes. Puffin Books, 2002. 48 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, Ages 8-10 Recommended For: Ages 8-10, …
The Founding Fathers! by Jonah Winter
The Founding Fathers! Those Horse-Ridin’,Fiddle-Playin’, Book-Readin’, Gun Totin’ Gentlemen Who Started America, by Jonah Winter, Illustration by Barry Blitt. Atheneum, 2015. 40 pages Reading Level: …