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A detailed account of the Revolutionary War. Excerpts from contemporary writings help to bring the people who were involved in the struggle to life. Also included are reproductions of sketches and paintings their artists drew and beautiful color photographs of their homes.

"The year is 1773; the scene is Boston. Johnny Tremain is fourteen and apprenticed to a silversmith. He is gifted and clever and lords his talent over the other apprentices - until tragedy srtikes. A crucible of molten silver breaks and the silver spills over Johnny's right hand. The hand is so badly burned, it's useless - and now, so is Johnny. Since he is no longer able to become a silversmith, Johnny's life takes a new path, one that will bring...

Eleven-year-old Abigail presents a diary account of life in Valley Forge from December 1777 to July 1778 as General Washington prepares his troops to fight the British.

"Describes notable women and women's roles in the American Revolution"--Provided by publisher.

After being sold to a cruel couple in New York City, a slave named Isabel spies for the rebels during the Revolutionary War.

Presents a short history of the Continental Army's desperate winter at Valley Forge in 1777 written in graphic novel format, and focuses on the events leading up to that fateful encampment and Washington's struggle to keep his army together.

Reprint of an 1821 novel that tells the story of a man who risked his life in service to America during the Revolutionary War.

Rhyming text and illustrations describe how the colonists declared their independence from Great Britain in 1776.

"Describes causes and outcomes of key battles of the Revolutionary War"--Provided by publisher.

"The first gunshot of the Revolutionary War became 'the shot heard round the world.' But years of tension led up to that first battle. And the war would prove to have major consequences for both sides. Perfect for Common Core studies on cause and effect relationships"--From the publisher's web site.