Daily Life - The American Revolution [Hardcover]

Gregory Farshtey (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Daily Life

The American Revolution pitted colonists against their mother country, and eventually led to the birth of a new nation founded on the ideals of liberty. This text looks at the opposing forces in the war - the British army, the Continental Army, and the colonial minutemen - as well as the role that women played in the Revolution. (20020901)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A good place for beginning research, these books are usable as well for students who have difficulty with reading. Middle school and junior high media specialists will find these a welcome addition to their collections for their struggling readers. Recommended."
-- Book Report (September 2002) (Book Report 20020901)

"They do have a simple attractive format that makes them accessible to young audiences. Even in these brief introductions, the author avoids judging these ancient societies by modern-day values. Full-color photos, maps, and reproductions are plentiful and add interest to the texts."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal 20020701)

"Befitting the series title, the book gives a personalized version of this historical movement and the cultural and political elements of the time are firmly in the background."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal )

"The author presents his information clearly without fictionalizing, and offers some first-person accounts by period writers. The layout is clear and logical. An informative introduction that will have some appeal for reluctant readers."
-- School Library Journal (July 2002) (School Library Journal )

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: KidHaven Press; 1 edition (February 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737714026
• ISBN-13: 978-0737714029
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,202,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in New York State, grew up there before moving to PA and now CT.
Graduated State University of New York at Geneseo, 1987, with a degree in Communications.
Worked as a journalist, senior editor/writer at a game company, and copywriter before my present job, Editor in Chief for the Community Education Direct division of The LEGO Company.
Married, no children (yet)