Heroes of the Revolution (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Donald A. Smith (Illustrator)

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From School Library Journal

Grade 1-4-Whether spying on the British or rescuing fallen soldiers on the battlefield, the 12 men and women in this collection stand out as heroic figures. Each spread includes a brief, anecdotal text and a stylized painting of the individual in action. Entries are alphabetical, include birth and death dates, and contain details only about the person's contribution to the war. For example, George Washington's biography discusses his role as the commander of the Continental army. Other figures include Ethan Allen, Crispus Attucks, Lydia Darragh, Nathan Hale, Mary "Molly Pitcher" Hays, Thomas Jefferson, John Paul Jones, Thomas Paine, Paul Revere, Haym Salomon, and Deborah Sampson. A chronology and author's notes provide additional information. Teachers looking to introduce the war to children and students looking for ideas for reports will find this title an engaging place to start.
Shauna Yusko, King County Library System, Bellevue, WA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

From spying on the British to rescuing fallen soldiers on the battlefield, these twelve men and women stand as unforgettable heroes of Revolutionary War. David A. Adler's lively anecdotes and Don Smith's bold paintings present a dozen figures whose courage and determination to seek freedom were indomitable in their own time, and remain a shining example in our own.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House; 1 edition (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082341471X
• ISBN-13: 978-0823414710
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 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: #1,743,856 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to the Revolutionary War, April 28, 2008

By	B. Clark "mom to boys" (Ridgewood, NJ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Heroes of the Revolution (Paperback)

My boys (7 and 5) really enjoy this book. We read about one or two heroes at a time and it's just enough info to get their attention and keep them interested without going into too much detail. It was the springboard for my older son's interest in more in depth books on the Revolution such as LET IT BEGIN HERE or WHEN WASHINGTON CROSSED THE DELAWARE. David Adler is a wonderful author for children's non-fiction and fiction alike!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine introduction to home of the key figures, May 18, 2004

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Kids in grades 3 to 4 will find David Adler's Heroes Of The Revolution to be a fine introduction to home of the key figures of the American Revolution, from Paul Revere and Crispus Attucks to Thomas Jefferson. Full-page drawings by Donald Smith face each page of biographical information on the person's background and historical impact.