A Picture Book of Paul Revere (Picture Book Biography) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), John Wallner (Author), Alexandra Wallner (Author)

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Grade 1-3?As in other entries in the series, Adler briefly traces his subject's life, covering the major points and important dates. He points out how Revere's famous etching of the Boston Massacre distorted what really happened in order to fan anti-British sentiment. The famous midnight ride is described, but not allowed to overwhelm the rest of the man's accomplishments. The matter-of-fact, easy-reading text is enlivened and expanded upon by the Wallners' attractive and informative line and watercolor artwork. Jean Fritz provides more period detail in And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? (Putnam, 1973), but for those maddening first-and-second grade biography assignments, Adler presents one of the few respectable options. A welcome addition.?Elaine Fort Weischedel, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA
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Product Description

He was a silversmith and soldier before his famous ride to Lexington.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 1 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House; 1st edition (March 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823411443
• ISBN-13: 978-0823411443
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,114,016 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kid Friendly History - a review of "A Picture Book of Paul Revere", September 9, 2007

By	Pam Tee "Harmless" - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: A Picture Book of Paul Revere (Picture Book Biography) (Paperback)

This is a very nice book about Paul Revere that's appropriate for elementary aged children. Besides covering the war for our nation's independence, one of the nice things that it accomplishes is a more human depiction of Paul. It talks about his two marriages and the 16 children that resulted. It also emphasizes that Paul was constantly working to learn new crafts and skills in order to support his family. There are descriptions and pictures not only of his school days, but also of some interesting kid-friendly trivia, like the fact that Paul once sold a woman a chain for her pet squirrel.

Five Stars. All in all this is a very good biography. The artwork is colorful and interesting, and there are enough fun details about Revere's life that children should find the book engaging. Very young children will likely need to have the wars and politics explained to them.

Reading Level: Fifth Grade (5.3)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The real Revere, February 17, 2003

By	Michelle Reynolds (Ontario, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Picture Book of Paul Revere (Picture Book Biography) (Paperback)

This picture book is an excellent resource for children of any grade level. The book gives an excellent portrayal of Paul Revere through the years. It really focuses on him as a person and the contributions he made to his family and to his country. The pictures are an excellent resource for ELD students as well as all students. I found this book to be very accurate, yet simplistic.