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Author
Series
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
In the bitter winter of 1775-76, Colonel Henry Knox and his younger brother Will, both of the Continental Army, become frustrated with the British blockade of Boston and decide to attempt to move 183 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga, over 300 miles of mountainous wilderness, to defend the besieged city.
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Why did colonists dump tea into the Boston harbor? Why did the British government cling to the 13 colonies with such force? Why did the French and Spanish lend a helping hand to the colonies? From local rebellions to full-scale battles, The Revolutionary War: Why They Fought reveals the motivations behind the Revolutionary War from all sides. Go beyond names and dates and ask: what were they fighting for?
23) Loyalty
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
To avenge his father, Noah becomes a spy for the British during the American Revolution, witnessing firsthand the hypocrisy, lies, and allegiances that come with war, and must determine for himself where his loyalty truly lies.
Author
Series
Publisher
Published by Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"For years, the relationship between Great Britain and the American colonists had been wearing thin. Colonists felt they were being treated unfairly. The British thought they were putting down a rebellion. On April 19, 1775, the two sides clashed at Lexington and Concord. The American Revolution was about to begin. Now readers can step back in time to learn about what led up to the battles, how the historic events unfolded, and the ways in which one...
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 22
Language
English
Description
When Octavian hears that Lord Dunmore, governor of Virginia, will free all slaves who join his "Ethiopian Regiment," the recent runaway gladly signs up. Upon enlisting, Octavian is reunited with his friend Pro Bono. The two comrades, who once shared a master, are thrilled to meet again, but their joy quickly subsides.