The American Revolution for Kids by Janis Herbert
Heroes, traitors, and great thinkers come to life in this activity book, and the concepts of freedom and democracy are celebrated in true accounts of the distinguished officers, wise delegates, rugged riflemen, and hardworking farm wives and children who created the new nation. This collection tells the story of the Revolution, from the hated Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party to the British surrender at Yorktown and the creation of the United States Constitution. All American students are required to study the Revolution and the Constitution, and these 21 activities make it fun and memorable. Kids create a fringed hunting shirt and a tricorn hat and reenact the Battle of Cowpens. They will learn how to make their voices heard in I Protest and how Congress works in There Ought to Be a Law. A final selection including the Declaration of Independence, a glossary, biographies, and pertinent Web sites makes this book a valuable resource for both students and teachers.
"Fun reading for adults and kids" --Geri Nikolai, Rockford Register Star
"The dramatic events that lay behind the Founding Fathers' struggle for liberty are vividly recounted in Herbert's lively survey." -- Smithsonian
"A valuable historical reference." -- Today's Parent
"Make[s] a great study unit when combined with the children's literature of Jean Fritz or the American Girl Felicity books." -- The Home School Mom
"The strength of this book lies in the wealth of information it provides and unflinching historical accuracy." -- Children's Literature
"An excellent introduction to the American Revolution." -- John's Military History
"Another must-have from Chicago Review Press." --Lee Littlewood, Copley News Service
"The strength of this book lies in the wealth of information it provides and unflinching historical accuracy." -- Children's Literature
"The dramatic events that lay behind the Founding Fathers' struggle for liberty are vividly recounted in Herbert's lively survey." -- Smithsonian
"A valuable historical reference." -- Today's Parent
"Make[s] a great study unit when combined with the children's literature of Jean Fritz or the American Girl Felicity books." -- The Home School Mom
"The strength of this book lies in the wealth of information it provides and unflinching historical accuracy." -- Children's Literature
"An excellent introduction to the American Revolution." -- John's Military History
"Another must-have from Chicago Review Press." --Lee Littlewood, Copley News Service
"The strength of this book lies in the wealth of information it provides and unflinching historical accuracy." -- Children's Literature
Janis Herbert is the author of The American Revolution for Kids, The Civil War for Kids, Leonardo Da Vinci for Kids, Lewis and Clark for Kids, and Marco Polo for Kids. For more information about Janis Herbert and her books, visit www.janisherbertforkids.com
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781556524561 |
| ISBN 10 | 1556524560 |
| Title | The American Revolution for Kids |
| Author | Janis Herbert |
| Series | For Kids Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Chicago Review Press |
| Year published | 2002-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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