In 1777, as General Burgoyne and his British troops invade the Upper Hudson River Valley, sixteen-year-old Amity must carry a secret message to the Continental army to give warning of an impending attack.
Separated from his friend Isabel after their daring escape from slavery, fifteen-year-old Curzon serves as a free man in the Continental Army at Valley Forge until he and Isabel are thrown together again, as slaves once more.
Contains an examination of the events that led to the American Revolutionary War, explaining the ideas of self-government that began in the colonies in the 1760s and tracing the rising tensions between Britain and the colonies. Presented in simple text with illustrations.
Contains 100 articles written by noted historians and detailed photographs and illustrations of the history, people, and events associated with the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Examines the life of patriot and statesman Samuel Adams, focusing on his role in urging the American colonies to seek independence from Great Britain, and in organizing the government of the new nation.
Tells the life story of Benedict Arnold, the controversial American general who went from hero to villain when he sold military secrets to the British during the Revolutionary War; and features multiple-choice review questions at the end of each chapter.
Discusses the training, organization, diversity, fighting and survival skills, daily routine, diseases, fears, and morale of the first army of the United States.
