Birth of the Republic (American Revolution) [Library Binding]

Alden Carter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1988 | Series: American Revolution

Discusses the final campaigns of the Revolutionary War and the structuring of a new nation, from the formulation of the Articles of Confederation to the adoption of the Constitution.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

ea. vol: 96p. maps. reprods. index. (First Bks.). CIP. Watts. 1988. PLB $10.40. Grade 6-9 Both of these books deal with some aspect of the Revolutionary period. Both are attractive and are clearly organized into short chapters. Period illustrations complement the texts nicely. However, Birth of the Republic lacks a clear focus. It describes the end of the Revolution, the peace treaty, the failure of the Articles of Confederation government, and the writing and ratification of the Constitution. This is just too much to cover in a 90-page format, and the text lacks good background information and is confusing because it jumps from topic to topic. The Constitutional Convention (Watts, 1976; o.p.) by Vaughan covers roughly the same material and does a better job. Colonies in Revolt covers the years before the Revolution, describing how the changes in British colonial policy led to colonial discontent and eventual revolution. It closes with the battles at Lexington and Concord. This book has a clear topic, and Carter follows a simple chronological arrangement, including a good amount of background and allowing readers to see how events moved steadily toward a breaking point. Libraries needing titles on this subject should consider purchasing it. Birth of the United States (Morrow, 1976; o.p.) by Bishop is a slightly better book, but Colonies will draw more readers due to its more attractive and easy-to-read format. Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, Mo.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 96 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (October 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531105725
• ISBN-13: 978-0531105726
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,524,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alden Carter's thirty-year career includes publication of novels for young adults and adults, nonfiction books on a wide range of topics, and picture books for and about special needs children. Among numerous awards, his novels have been named six times to the American Library Association's list of Best Books of the Year. His adult novel of the Civil War, Bright Starry Banner, was awarded the prestigious John Esten Cooke Fiction Award. A popular speaker, he has given over 600 presentations in schools and at conferences for writers and educators. A former teacher and naval officer, he lives in Marshfield, Wisconsin, with his wife, Carol. They have two adult children: Brian, an architect, and Siri, a college student.