1775-1783, revolution

Describes the life of Robert Livingston, including his involvement in the American Revolution, the building of New York State, and the Louisiana Purchase.

During the Revolutionary War, fourteen-year-old Nathan joins forces with his older cousin, the inventor David Bushnell, to secretly build the first submarine used in naval warfare.

Relates, in graphic novel format, the story of Paul Revere, the Boston silversmith whose spying and midnight ride through the countryside gave the American colonies warning of the British attacks in the first battles of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, in 1775.

Presents in graphic novel format the life of a colonial soldier.

The story of Sybil Ludington's ride on horseback to rouse American soldiers to fight against the British who were attacking Danbury, Connecticut during the American Revolution.

A biography of Aaron Burr, the vice president who killed Alexander Hamilton during a duel, discussing his life, some of the legends about him, and his legacy.

In 1781, fifteen-year-old James Forten, a free African American from Philadelphia, is proud to be fighting for the American colonies, but when the British capture the ship on which he serves he fears for both his life and his freedom.

Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing.

Presents a history of the making of America until 1815 told through the lives and writings of people who lived during the period.

Profiles Benedict Arnold, an accomplished soldier of the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War who is best remembered as a traitor and spy for the British during his time as commander of West Point.