The First Shots Fired in the Revolution -- Young Heroes in a Time of War -- Samuel Adams Started a Revolution -- Sarah Fulton, Mother of the Boston Tea Party -- John Hancock Risked His Fortune for Freedom -- Paul Revere, the Midnight Rider -- Jonas Clarke, Revolutionary Preacher -- Samuel Whittemore, the Oldest Soldier of the Revolution -- Governor Trumbull's Day of Prayer -- Henry Knox, the Bookstore Clerk Who Became a General -- Peter Salem, the Black Hero of Bunker Hill -- Benjamin Franklin, the First American -- Esther de Berdt Reed, Fund-Raiser for Liberty -- Thomas Paine-a Pen Instead of a Gun -- Thomas Jefferson, the Man Who Declared Independence -- John Paul Jones, the Ranger of the Sea -- Sybil Ludington, the Female Paul Revere -- Baron von Steuben, the Silk-Robed Warrior -- Nathanael Greene, the Warrior with a Limp -- Peter Francisco, the One-Man Army -- Marquis de Lafayette, the Youngest General -- The Fighting Women of the Revolution -- Alexander Hamilton-He Wanted to Fight -- Betsy Ross, Maker of Flying Colors -- George Washington, the Father of His Country -- We Need Heroes Again.
Summary:
"Bestselling author Pat Williams offers exciting stories of more than 20 young men and women of courage and character who took risks for freedom during the American Revolution. Ages 9-12"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.