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Let It Begin Here!: Lexington and Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution

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This is a wonderfully told story of an important historical event. I have read it to 4th graders to begin the study of the American Revolution, and I've had them break into applause during the story just as if they'd been watching a movie at a theater. It gives this event a personal touch as the story tells of the everyday men who stood up to, at that time, the strongest army in the world.

It is perfect to share with ELL students who may not have the background knowledge to understand this period in history. The illustrations highly support, and enhance, the text. I highly recommend it for anyone who teaches history.

I originally bought only one book as part of the book is about a relative of mine killed in the first battle in Boston. I was so impressed with the presentation, I returned and bought 4 more. One was donated to the library of my grandaughters elementary school in Washington, DC. The pictures are great and the writting is excellent.

Dennis Brindell Fradin never lets me down. This book puts your child right into the events surronding Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the patriots of Lexington and Concord. Shows the running battle from Concord back to Boston and concludes with the British straggling back into town. GREAT illustrations.

Includes a who's who of people on both sides, and forwards the information that British General Gag's wife may have secretly been assisting the Americans. Also includes a run down of the outcomes for the main characters involved. Nice map of colonial America; nice map of the area between Boston and Concord.