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1) 1776
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 20
Language
English
Description
Based on extensive research in both American and British archives, 1776 is the story of Americans in the ranks, men of every shape, size, and color, farmers, schoolteachers, shoemakers, no-accounts, and mere boys turned soldiers. And it is the story of the British commander, William Howe, and his highly disciplined redcoats who looked on their rebel foes with contempt and fought with a valor too little known. But it is the American commander-in-chief...
Author
Publisher
Sentinel
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
When General George Washington beat a hasty retreat from New York City in August 1776, many thought the American Revolution might soon be over. Instead, Washington rallied, thanks in large part to a little-known, top-secret group called the Culper Spy Ring.