| Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution Contributor(s): Fradin, Dennis Brindell (Author), Day, Larry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0802797113 ISBN-13: 9780802797117 Publisher: Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2009 Annotation: On April 18th at 9: 30 p.m. Paul Revere learned that the British Army was marching toward Lexington and Concord to arrest rebel leaders. At 5: 20 the next morning, a shot rang out and the American Revolution had begun. Told in a step-by-step account of the 24 hours leading up to the battles that sparked a revolution, this tale is sure to both inform and entertain. "Strong writing, art, and design combine to make this a vivid introduction to the first battles in the American Revolution.""--Booklist," starred review "A crisply written, vivid, you-are-there account of Paul Revere's actions on the night of April 18, 1775.""--BookLinks," starred review "This makes a rousing introduction to the war's opening events.""--Kirkus Reviews" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods |
| Dewey: 973.331 |
| Lexile Measure: 910 |
| Physical Information: 0.16" H x 8.27" W x 10.79" (0.42 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Cultural Region - New England - Geographic Orientation - Massachusetts |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 88507 Reading Level: 5.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Told in a step-by-step account of the 24 hours leading up to the battles that sparked the American revolution, this picture book is sure to both inform and entertain. On April 18th at 9:30 p.m. Paul Revere learned that the British Army was marching toward Lexington and Concord to arrest rebel leaders. At 5:20 the next morning, a shot rang out and the American Revolution had begun. In less than 24 hours a rebellious colony would be changed forever. |