1775-1783, revolution

In South Carolina in 1780, fourteen-year-old Caroline sees the Revolutionary War take a terrible toll among her family and friends and comes to understand the true nature of war.

In Williamsburg in 1774, nine-year-old Felicity rescues a horse owned by the cruel tanner, Jiggy Nye.

Looks at the friendship of Marquis de Lafayette who traveled from France to Philadelphia to have sign on for the patriot cause with George Washington.

A view of the incidents at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, which were the start of the American Revolution, as seen by a British drummer boy.

Presents illustrated instructions to creating a number of projects that reflect the American Revolution.

Describes the roles of Paul Revere, King George, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock in the American Revolution, and features illustrations from Jean Fritz's biographies for children.

Learn the history behind America's progression from rule by the English monarchy to today's democracy. Explore colonial government, George Washington and the American revolution. See why the founding fathers set the standard of dividing and sharing power.

Describes some of the well-known as well as the lesser-known details of Paul Revere's life and exciting ride.

Fleeing the family farm disguised as a man after killing her abusive stepfather, Josie Summers meets and marries the Reverend John Trethman, but when he is kidnapped by British soldiers, Josie must risk her life to find her husband.

Aging inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin participates in the debate surrounding the American colonies' potential break from Great Britain, ultimately helping to write and signing the Declaration of Independence.