1775-1783, revolution

For almost nine-year-old Hannah Perley of Fairfield, Connecticut, growing up means facing new challenges, both great and small--from saving the life of a baby lamb to helping the family prepare to send her brother Ben to join the colonial soldiers in the American Revolutionary War.

Briefly describes the life of the woman who sewed the first flag of stars and stripes for General Washington.

A biography of the multitalented leader who wrote the Declaration of Independence and became the third president of the United States, discussing his childhood, education, involvement in colonial politics, writings, and career as a statesman.

A biography of the silversmith and Revolutionary War hero who made the famous ride to warn American troops of the British approach to Lexington and Concord.

A biography of the man made famous by a poem about the American Revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context.

Recounts the life of Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale, whose decision to become a spy for General George Washington cost him his life.

Presents a biography of the school teacher turned Revolutionary War soldier who served as an American spy and was captured and eventually executed by the British army.

A biography of the well-known naval leader, John Paul Jones, from his birth in Scotland through his participation in the American Revolution to his death in Paris at the age of forty-five.

A biography of George Washington, the general who led the American army in the Revolutionary War and then became the first president of the United States.

Chronicles the events surrounding the Battles of Lexington and Concord and explores the impact they had on American history.