Who was the Marquis de Lafayette, why did he come to America, and why was he so determined to help General George Washington and the patriots? Young rWho was the Marquis de Lafayette, why did he come to America, and why was he so determined to help General George Washington and the patriots? Young readers will find the answers to those questions and more here, in the story and in the detailed appendices, which include more information on the relationship between Washington and LaFayette, an extensive timeline, bibliography, a glossary of French phrases, and a list of places you can visit that are associated with Lafayette....more
General George Washington needed cannons, but he had no way to get them from New York to Boston. Bookseller Henry Knox believed he could do the job. HGeneral George Washington needed cannons, but he had no way to get them from New York to Boston. Bookseller Henry Knox believed he could do the job. He and his crew traveled over tough terrain in terrible snowstorms and overcame amazingly difficult circumstances to deliver the cannons to General Washington. The cannons were a tremendous boon to the patriots' cause, and Henry Knox became a hero of the Revolutionary War.
Problem is, not too many people these days know who Henry Knox was, and certainly our students don't. This book does a great job of succinctly telling the story of Knox's determination and courage....more
Let's face it: Yankee Doodle is lazy. He doesn't waaant to go to town. (That's how I type a lazy whine.) In fact, he doesn't want to do much of anythiLet's face it: Yankee Doodle is lazy. He doesn't waaant to go to town. (That's how I type a lazy whine.) In fact, he doesn't want to do much of anything fun the horse suggests. Doesn't want to go to town. Doesn't want to ride the pony. Certainly doesn't want to buy a new hat and stick a feather in it. That's just silly.
Angleberger's exaggerated illustrations heighten the humor, and the author's note at the end explains the meaning of phrases in the old song. I know, I know...labeling this "arts" seems a stretch, but I think some elementary music teachers might enjoy reading this to their classes when they are teaching them the song "Yankee Doodle." I know growing up I always wondered what in the world the song meant when it said he "stuck a feather in his hat and called it macaroni". This book explains it! ...more
Tells a speculative story of Betsy Ross' creation of our first American flag at the request of General George Washington. It also tells how the story Tells a speculative story of Betsy Ross' creation of our first American flag at the request of General George Washington. It also tells how the story of Betsy Ross was untold for 100 years, until her grandson told it, and how, because of this, we are unsure of how true the story is. ...more
I don't like the computer-generated illustrations at all, but the background information on the American Flag seems solid. This will work in a pinch fI don't like the computer-generated illustrations at all, but the background information on the American Flag seems solid. This will work in a pinch for learning about the flag....more
This one kind of has me baffled. It's the story of the Boston Massacre, told by Timothy Decker, a New Jersey resident. The title page states that it iThis one kind of has me baffled. It's the story of the Boston Massacre, told by Timothy Decker, a New Jersey resident. The title page states that it is "Addressed to the Inhabitants of America", which struck me as odd. The brief retelling of the historical incident is told in a straight-forward, documentary-type fashion and has an abrupt ending. Decker's illustrations, however, are striking and incredibly detailed black-and-white inks....more
History is not my thing, so understand that when you view those 5 stars.
For years Steve Sheinkin has written history textbooks. In his research he haHistory is not my thing, so understand that when you view those 5 stars.
For years Steve Sheinkin has written history textbooks. In his research he has come across some great stories that are not often told, but the textbook companies have never allowed him to include those nuggets in their books. Sheinkin finally decided to take all those stories and write his own book. And that's all you get--interesting tidbits, stories, and quotes that help the reader view those involved in the Revolution as real, living, breathing people, not just...well, dead guys on paper.
If you teach 5th or 8th grade social studies, read this book. It could have a strong impact on students who are struggling to learn facts about the American Revolution. ...more
American patriot Ben Franklin is introduced in this title from Scholastic’s Rookie Biography series. Few of his many inventions are named as most spacAmerican patriot Ben Franklin is introduced in this title from Scholastic’s Rookie Biography series. Few of his many inventions are named as most space is given to his role in American independence. While not as strong as Rosalyn Schanzer’s How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning, the numerous illustrations and straightforward, simple sentences provide very young readers with an accessible introduction to biographies and Franklin’s life. ...more
The life of great American patriot Paul Revere is detailed in this mediocre biography. Language and sentence structure seem suited for 2nd-3rd grade lThe life of great American patriot Paul Revere is detailed in this mediocre biography. Language and sentence structure seem suited for 2nd-3rd grade level but the information is presented in such a truncated fashion it seems choppy and unclear, moving jerkily from one broad topic to the next. The abrupt ending seems out of place as well. Though its flaws are not fatal, this is strictly an additional purchase....more
I is for Independence, L is for Liberty, O is for Old North Church, and S is for Stars and Stripes in this wonderfully-illustrated alphabet book . EacI is for Independence, L is for Liberty, O is for Old North Church, and S is for Stars and Stripes in this wonderfully-illustrated alphabet book . Each letter’s two-page spread features a significant person, place, event, or symbol of Revolutionary America represented in a lovely oil-paint image on a hand-carved wooden sign, all replicas of those commonly-seen in colonial America. The illustrations alone make this book a must for elementary libraries. Even with the included timeline the information is too shallow to serve research purposes; that said, the book would be an excellent springboard for a classroom project to research each letter’s subject....more
The very early years of George Washington are the subject of this high-level picture book which focuses heavily on a surveying job Washington took at The very early years of George Washington are the subject of this high-level picture book which focuses heavily on a surveying job Washington took at age 16, an event the author implies was a “turning point” in the young man’s life. Details are well-researched and provide a solid picture of our first president’s childhood. A brief biography of the rest of Washington’s life and a bibliography are included at book’s end. The watercolor illustrations adequately support the text, although at times they seem distorted (young George often looks like an old man who has no upper teeth). The opening spread is a bit confusing as well—which of the two men depicted is his father, and why are they angry? Since it only covers the first sixteen years of Washington’s life this book has limited use as a research tool, but it may spark discussion of or research on “turning points” in our lives and the lives of historical figures....more
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