History Smashers: The American Revolution Contributor(s): Messner, Kate (Author), Greenwood, Justin (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0593120477 ISBN-13: 9780593120477 Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: July 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars |
Dewey: 973.3 |
LCCN: 2020037416 |
Lexile Measure: 1040 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.2" W x 7.8" (0.61 lbs) 224 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Myths Lies Secrets Uncover the hidden truth behind the Revolutionary War with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode through Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, shouting, The British are coming to start the American Revolution.RIGHT? WRONG Paul Revere made it to Lexington, but before he could complete his mission, he was captured The truth is, dozens of Patriots rode around warning people about the Redcoats' plans that night. It was actually a man named Samuel Prescott who succeeded, alerting townspeople in Lexington and then moving on to Concord. But the Revolutionary War didn't officially start for more than a year after Prescott's ride. No joke. Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history. Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, and Titanic. |