Our American story

An introduction to the Boston Tea Party that describes what provoked the Colonists to act out against British rule and the aftermath of their actions.

The legend says that Betsy Ross sewed the first U.S. flag in 1776. But the facts say someone else did. Who was it? And how has the flag changed since then? Here_s the story.

Easy-to-follow text and colorful illustrations chronicle the presidency of George Washington, who was elected the first president of the United States after the Revolutionary War; and includes a time line, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

Easy-to-follow text and colorful illustrations describe the birth of the U. S. Constitution, and covers the meeting of the Founding Fathers at the Constitutional Convention, the political arguments, and more; and includes a time line, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

Easy-to-follow text and colorful illustrations describe the life and significance of Paul Revere, who's legendary ride ensured a victory for the minutemen in a battle against the British soldiers; and includes a time line, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

An introduction to the Boston Tea Party that describes what provoked the Colonists to act out against British rule and the aftermath of their actions.

An introduction the first celebration of Independence Day in the United States that describes the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the Colonists' fight for freedom, and how the Fourth of July became a holiday.