HISTORY
FC F12-78 Declaration of Independence
FC F12-83 The Liberty Bell
FC W11-455 American Independence
FC F12-83 The Liberty Bell
FC W11-455 American Independence
$ The Boston Tea Party by Russell Freedman
Freedman captures the exciting events of the Boston Tea Party of 1773 when 226 chests of tea were dumped into the harbor.
► Give Me Liberty Speech of Patrick Henry
♦ $ Give Me Liberty by Russell Freedman
The story of the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence with lots of pictures and interesting incidents.
♥ Heroes of the Middle West: the French by Mary Catherwood (1898)
♥ Historic Americans by Elbridge S. Brooks
Sketches of incidents in the lives of some of the early patriots such as James Otis, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, and Alexander Hamilton.
$ Landmark Benjamin Franklin of Old Philadelphia
$ Landmark Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys
$ Landmark Roger Rangers and the French and Indian Wars by Bradford Smith
$ Landmark Paul Revere and the Minutemen by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
♦ $ Landmark Thomas Jefferson, Father of Democracy by Vincent Sheean
♥ Old Times in the Colonies by Charles Coffin (1880)
I gain so many insights from Charles Coffin's writings. This book picks up where Story of Liberty leaves off, which you'll find in Month 6. He carefully lays the background in Story of Liberty of what was happening in the rest of the world so that children can understand the importance --and more importantly feel gratitude for --America's experiment in freedom. Read the other book first and then come back to this.
♦ $ Patsy Jefferson of Monticello by Marguerite Vance
♥ Pioneer History Stories of the Mississippi Valley by Charles McMurry (1894)
Written for Fourth and Fifth graders of the day. More suitable for today's Middle Schoolers. Opens with the French settlements under LaSalle.
♥ The Boys' Parkman Compiled by Louise Hasbrouck
Selections from the incomparable writings of Francis Parkman who brought to life the story of the French and the Indians in America. Be sure and read the brief biography of Parkman in the introduction.
♦ The Story of the Boston Massacre by Mary Kay Phelan
♦ $ Ticonderoga, the Story of a Fort by Bruce Lancaster
North Star Books
Freedman captures the exciting events of the Boston Tea Party of 1773 when 226 chests of tea were dumped into the harbor.
► Give Me Liberty Speech of Patrick Henry
♦ $ Give Me Liberty by Russell Freedman
The story of the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence with lots of pictures and interesting incidents.
♥ Heroes of the Middle West: the French by Mary Catherwood (1898)
♥ Historic Americans by Elbridge S. Brooks
Sketches of incidents in the lives of some of the early patriots such as James Otis, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, and Alexander Hamilton.
$ Landmark Benjamin Franklin of Old Philadelphia
$ Landmark Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys
$ Landmark Roger Rangers and the French and Indian Wars by Bradford Smith
$ Landmark Paul Revere and the Minutemen by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
♦ $ Landmark Thomas Jefferson, Father of Democracy by Vincent Sheean
♥ Old Times in the Colonies by Charles Coffin (1880)
I gain so many insights from Charles Coffin's writings. This book picks up where Story of Liberty leaves off, which you'll find in Month 6. He carefully lays the background in Story of Liberty of what was happening in the rest of the world so that children can understand the importance --and more importantly feel gratitude for --America's experiment in freedom. Read the other book first and then come back to this.
♦ $ Patsy Jefferson of Monticello by Marguerite Vance
♥ Pioneer History Stories of the Mississippi Valley by Charles McMurry (1894)
Written for Fourth and Fifth graders of the day. More suitable for today's Middle Schoolers. Opens with the French settlements under LaSalle.
♥ The Boys' Parkman Compiled by Louise Hasbrouck
Selections from the incomparable writings of Francis Parkman who brought to life the story of the French and the Indians in America. Be sure and read the brief biography of Parkman in the introduction.
♦ The Story of the Boston Massacre by Mary Kay Phelan
♦ $ Ticonderoga, the Story of a Fort by Bruce Lancaster
North Star Books
HISTORICAL FICTION
JC 9-97 Johnny Tremain (excerpt)
♦ $ Calico Bush by Rachel Field
13 year old French orphan, Marguerite, lives as an indentured servant in a new world, but surprises everyone with her courage and strength.
♥ Carolina Gold by Herbert Best
Daughters of Valor Series. The story of Eliza Lucas who changed the face of agriculture in the South.
♦ Cromwell's Head by Olivia Coolidge
James Gilroy, 17 and apprenticed to Dr. Browne, whose sentiments are Tory, rashly decides to cut down the sign on the Cromwell's Head tavern, a patriot meeting place. The sign knocks down Joseph Warren and the incident reveals a letter implicating Browne. It also stirs a new feeling for the patriot cause in Jamey, who must nevertheless fight the fires from both sides for a while. Pinpointing atmosphere and little touches of character, the narrative is a crackling one as it pursues Jamey's adventures with Betty, Dr. Browne's daughter, with the remarkable little waterfront waif they befriend, and the solution for them all in the hotbed of revolutionary politics.
♦ $ Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Lathan
18th Century self-educated nautical wonder and mathematical wizard. Based on true story.
♦ $ Early Thunder by Jean Fritz
In pre-revolutionary Salem, fourteen-year-old Daniel begins to re-examine his loyalty to the King as the conflict between Tories and patriots increasingly divides the townspeople.
♦ $ Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
Possibly the finest historical fiction ever written for young people. A injured fourteen year old silversmith is caught up in the defining moments leading up to the Revolutionary War. It's a story of adventure, loss and courage.
The French and Indian War Series by Joseph Altsheler (Six Volumes)
James Otis does a great job of bringing the events to life surrounding the Boston massacre and the Liberty Tree.
♥ Young Nathan by Marion Marsh Brown
The stirring story of young Nathan Hale who regretted 'he had but one life to give to his country' at the opening of the Revolutionary War.
13 year old French orphan, Marguerite, lives as an indentured servant in a new world, but surprises everyone with her courage and strength.
♥ Carolina Gold by Herbert Best
Daughters of Valor Series. The story of Eliza Lucas who changed the face of agriculture in the South.
♦ Cromwell's Head by Olivia Coolidge
James Gilroy, 17 and apprenticed to Dr. Browne, whose sentiments are Tory, rashly decides to cut down the sign on the Cromwell's Head tavern, a patriot meeting place. The sign knocks down Joseph Warren and the incident reveals a letter implicating Browne. It also stirs a new feeling for the patriot cause in Jamey, who must nevertheless fight the fires from both sides for a while. Pinpointing atmosphere and little touches of character, the narrative is a crackling one as it pursues Jamey's adventures with Betty, Dr. Browne's daughter, with the remarkable little waterfront waif they befriend, and the solution for them all in the hotbed of revolutionary politics.
♦ $ Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Lathan
18th Century self-educated nautical wonder and mathematical wizard. Based on true story.
♦ $ Early Thunder by Jean Fritz
In pre-revolutionary Salem, fourteen-year-old Daniel begins to re-examine his loyalty to the King as the conflict between Tories and patriots increasingly divides the townspeople.
♦ $ Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
Possibly the finest historical fiction ever written for young people. A injured fourteen year old silversmith is caught up in the defining moments leading up to the Revolutionary War. It's a story of adventure, loss and courage.
The French and Indian War Series by Joseph Altsheler (Six Volumes)
- ♥ The Lords of the Wild, a story of the old New York border
- ♥ The Hunters of the Hills, a story of the French and Indian War
- ♥ The Shadow of the North, a story of old New York and a lost campaign
- ♥ The Sun of Quebec, a story of a great crisis
- ♥ The Rulers of the Lakes, a story of George and Champlain
- ♥ The Masters of the Peaks, a story of the great north woods.
James Otis does a great job of bringing the events to life surrounding the Boston massacre and the Liberty Tree.
♥ Young Nathan by Marion Marsh Brown
The stirring story of young Nathan Hale who regretted 'he had but one life to give to his country' at the opening of the Revolutionary War.
BIOGRAPHIES
FC G6-111 Benjamin Franklin
FC G6-155 Sam Adams
FC G6-168 John Adams
FC G6-182 Patrick Henry
FC G6-195 Thomas Jefferson
FC G6-155 Sam Adams
FC G6-168 John Adams
FC G6-182 Patrick Henry
FC G6-195 Thomas Jefferson
♦ $ Abigail Adams: Witness to a Revolution by Natalie S. Bober
An extraordinary woman who brought the Revolution to life through her letters.
♦ $ America's Paul Revere by Esther Forbes
A vivid history of one of America's best-loved patriots.
♦ Benjamin Franklin, Inventor and Statesman by R. Conrad Stein
$ Poor Richard by James Daugherty (1941)
Well illustrated life of Benjamin Franklin who learned much about human nature through the adventures and experiences of his youth.
$ The Signers by Dennis Fradin
The 56 stories behind the Declaration of Independence.
♦ $ The Story of Benjamin Franklin by Enid Meadowcroft
Signature Biography
♦ Thomas Paine by Robin McKown
♦ Tom Paine: Freedom's Apostle by Leo Gurko
It was September 1776; and by the flickering light of an army campfire, a man sat on a hogshead writing. His name was Tom Paine. This dramatic biography is his story. In 1774, totally unknown to the world, he arrived in America from England with only the clothes on his back, his one tangible asset a letter of introduction from Benjamin Franklin. Then he published his pamphlet, Common Sense; and the name, Tom Paine, became not only a household word from Massachusetts to the Carolinas, but a name that aroused violent feeling three thousand miles away in England.
An extraordinary woman who brought the Revolution to life through her letters.
♦ $ America's Paul Revere by Esther Forbes
A vivid history of one of America's best-loved patriots.
♦ Benjamin Franklin, Inventor and Statesman by R. Conrad Stein
$ Poor Richard by James Daugherty (1941)
Well illustrated life of Benjamin Franklin who learned much about human nature through the adventures and experiences of his youth.
$ The Signers by Dennis Fradin
The 56 stories behind the Declaration of Independence.
♦ $ The Story of Benjamin Franklin by Enid Meadowcroft
Signature Biography
♦ Thomas Paine by Robin McKown
♦ Tom Paine: Freedom's Apostle by Leo Gurko
It was September 1776; and by the flickering light of an army campfire, a man sat on a hogshead writing. His name was Tom Paine. This dramatic biography is his story. In 1774, totally unknown to the world, he arrived in America from England with only the clothes on his back, his one tangible asset a letter of introduction from Benjamin Franklin. Then he published his pamphlet, Common Sense; and the name, Tom Paine, became not only a household word from Massachusetts to the Carolinas, but a name that aroused violent feeling three thousand miles away in England.