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Revolutionary War Days: Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes (American Kids in History Series)

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For the young history student in your circle, Revolutionary War Days by David C. King is an absolute must purchase! It will enhance the study of history by encouraging a lively interest in the everyday lives of two families of the day: the Logans of Virginia and the Wentworths of Philadelphia. By sharing in the work, play and creativity of two children, young readers will enjoy bringing that past to life, themselves!

What better way is there to learn about the past?

This is an activity book that is actually quite readable. Lots of recipes, and some very very good crafts. Try the three-cornered hat (requires light sewing), a small Liberty Bell, and lots of toys and games.

The only drawback to this book is how much parental energy it takes to do these activities. Fun to do as a family, but to my mind, it is better when the kids can work with less intervention from Mom.

I donated my copy to my local upper elementary school of fourth and fifth graders. I found the book to be full of interesting creative activities relating to the Revolutionary War time period of the late 1770s. Well, David C. King has compiled a range of activities that can be both fun and entertaining for children and their parents.

A copy of this book should be in the school libraries to help inspire teachers in covering the life during the Revolutionary War. These books helps children (9-12 years old) in understanding and relating to life during another era with fun activities whether it's creating puppets, cooking and baking recipes, and other fun activities of the time period.

My son is 9 and absolutely enjoys this book so much. It is well written and entertaining for his age group.