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John Jay

2001
Describes the life and political career of the man who was a delegate to the First Continental Congress, one of the authors of "The Federalist, " and first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Samuel Adams

2001
Presents a biography of the Massachusetts radical whose belief in forceful protest against injustice made him one of the leaders of the American Revolution.

Ride of courage

the story of a spirited Arabian horse and the daring girl who rides him
1999
In 1781, twelve-year-old Molly Randall, living with her family in Yorktown, Virginia, finds her courage tested when she must ride a powerful Arabian horse to get help for a neighbor about to be executed for treason by the British.

Molly Pitcher

young patriot
1986
A childhood biography of the Pennsylvania German woman who became a Revolutionary War heroine when she carried water to American soldiers and even fired a cannon herself during the Battle of Monmouth.

The road to freedom, 1750-1783

1990
Describes the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War.

Oh say, I can't see

2007
Time travelers Joe, Fred, and Samantha inspire General George Washington during the winter of 1776 to carry out a surprise attack on Hessian troops in Trenton, New Jersey, that will eventually change the course of the Revolutionary War.

The secret soldier

the story of Deborah Sampson
1975
A brief biography of the woman who disguised herself as a man and joined the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

The Revolutionary War

2001
Chronicles the history of the Revolutionary War, examining the political, economic, legal, demographic, and other factors that led colonists to pursue freedom from Britain, following the course of the military action, and introducing key figures in the conflict.

Tories and patriots

neighbors at war
2003
Describes the American revolution and gives brief biographical sketches of important leaders of the time.

The winter of red snow

the Revolutionary War diary of Abigail Jane Stewart
1996
Eleven-year-old Abigail presents a diary account of life in Valley Forge from December 1777 to July 1778 as General Washington prepares his troops to fight the British.

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