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The Revolutionary War Begins

Would You Join the Fight?

In 1775, the British arrived in Lexington, Massachusetts. Colonial minutemen were waiting for them. Although the Revolutionary War lasted for several years, the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord began the American colonists’ fight for independence. Author Elaine Landau invites readers to make the important decisions during the colonies first battles against the British.

Publication Date: 07/01/2008
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 48
Trim Size: 7 1/2 x 9
Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white illustrations
Grade Level: 3–4
Age Level: 8–9
LC Number: 2007041836
ATOS Reading Level: 4.5
ATOS Points: 0.5
Quiz #: 122473
Dewey: 973.3

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Format	ISBN	List Price	Discount Price
Library Bound Book	978-0-7660-2900-2	$27.93	$20.95

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Reviews

". . . a unique way to involve readers more intimately in the study of history and to help them understand the consequences of decisions . . . Excellently written, simple yet complete wording conveys the details without overbearingly long exposition."

TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, September 2008

"This is a terrific teaching tool as well as a thought-provoking read."

South Sound Book Review Council, February 14, 2010

"The story is told very simply and interestingly."

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, October 22, 2008

". . . this book brings history alive in its well organized chapters . . . this volume is an engaging and fresh invitation into the exciting details of history for the older elementary student. Teachers and students alike will find it a great resource . . .it will be a wonderful addition to the non-fiction shelf in your library."

Lane Education Service District