Introduce Young Readers to Inspiring Figures from Early American History
We live in scary and unpredictable times, and times of crisis call for heroes. Despite our recent obsession with all things superhero, real heroes are just regular people who rise to the challenge when the going gets tough--like the people who won the American Revolutionary War.
Some famous, some obscure, but all models of courage under fire, these ordinary people followed their convictions, took tremendous risks, and faced dire consequences should they fail. Yet they stuck to their principles, winning the most unlikely of victories and not only shaping a new country but reshaping the world. Now Pat Williams brings their stories to vivid life for children ages 9-12.
These engaging stories of men, women, and even kids who showed courage despite overwhelming odds during America's fight for freedom will inspire young readers to face their fears, take calculated risks, and imagine a better future for themselves and their country.
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Revolutionary Heroes
True Stories of Courage from America's Fight for Independence
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- English
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eBook - ePub
Revolutionary Heroes
True Stories of Courage from America's Fight for Independence
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- 1. The First Shots Fired in the Revolution
- 2. Young Heroes in a Time of War
- 3. Samuel Adams Started a Revolution
- 4. Sarah Fulton: Mother of the Boston Tea Party
- 5. John Hancock Risked His Fortune for Freedom
- 6. Paul Revere: Midnight Rider
- 7. Jonas Clarke: Revolutionary Preacher
- 8. Samuel Whittemore: Oldest Soldier of the Revolution
- 9. Governor Trumbull’s Day of Prayer
- 10. Henry Knox: Bookstore Clerk Who Became a General
- 11. Peter Salem: Black Hero of Bunker Hill
- 12. Benjamin Franklin: The First American
- 13. Esther De Berdt Reed: Fundraiser for Liberty
- 14. Thomas Paine: A Pen Instead of a Gun
- 15. Thomas Jefferson: The Man Who Declared Independence
- 16. John Paul Jones: Ranger of the Sea
- 17. Sybil Ludington: The Female Paul Revere
- 18. Baron von Steuben: Silk-Robed Warrior
- 19. Nathanael Greene: Warrior with a Limp
- 20. Peter Francisco: A One-Man Army
- 21. Marquis de Lafayette: The Youngest General
- 22. The Fighting Women of the Revolution
- 23. Alexander Hamilton: He Wanted to Fight
- 24. Betsy Ross: Maker of Flying Colors
- 25. George Washington: Father of His Country
- 26. We Need Heroes Again
- Sources and Suggested Reading
- Image Credits
- About the Authors
- Back Cover
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