1775-1783, revolution

Examines the life and times of Francis Marion, an American patriot who dedicated himself to the service of South Carolina during the Revolutionary War.

A two volume set that profiles sixty men and women who were key players on the British or American side of the American Revolution, from John Adams, who became the second president, to John Wilkes, a London politician who supported the views of the American revolutionaries.

Provides in-depth background and interpretation of the American Revolution, with short biographies of people relevant to the topics discussed in each chapter.

Presents nearly thirty projects related to each of the four seasons, during the years of the Revolutionary War; examples include New England Indian Pudding and Ben Franklin's Glass Harmonica.

A biography of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, outlining all that he did for himself as well as what he did for Massachusetts and his new nation.

A brief biography of Samuel Adams, describing his activities in stirring up the revolt against the British and how he was finally persuaded to learn to ride a horse.

The thirteen colonies unite in the desire for independence, select Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence, and carry the news of independence across the colonial settlements.

Octavian, a young African-American, is brought up as part of a science experiment in the years prior to and during the American Revolution.

Presents a concise biography of George Washington, and traces his early life as a farmer and entrepreneur, military career and leader of the American forces against the British, first president of the U.S., and more.

Chronicles the life of the second president, John Adams, describing the many conflicts--including international exploits--he faced during his long political career and exploring the love story that was his marriage to Abigail and the complexity of his friendship with Thomas Jefferson.