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Links and Resources on the American Revolution

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Podcast

Link to Nathan Braccio and his podcast for the American Revolution.

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TRADE BOOK SUGGESTIONS

Trade Books

Beller, Susan. The Revolutionary War: Letters from the Homefront. New York: Marshall Cavendish Children's Books, 2001.

This book gives first hand insight about the impact of the Revolutionary War on the colonists. The reader can experience exactly how much impact the everyday experience of being in war had on the soldiers, their families, and the colonies.

Beller, Susan. Yankee Doodle and the Redcoats. Connecticut: 21st Century Books, 2003.

This is a historical book that shows the battles in order and uses actual quotes from soldiers. This chapter book also shows the struggle of the Native Americans and Africans during the time of war and finding independence.

Boyd, Bentley. War for Independence. Virginia: The Daily Press, 2005.

This is an entire book based on comic strips. This book gives the students another way to look at the war. It gives historical information on the battles that lead the colonists towards victory.

Gregory, Kristiana. When Freedom Comes: Hope’s Revolutionary War Diary. New York: Scholastic Inc, 2004.

This book is compiled of journal entries written by a young girl named Hope. Hope writes about her fear of growing up during the Revolutionary War in a small town in Pennsylvania. The reader can see firsthand the dangers and excitement the Hope experiences.

Gunderson, Jessica. Secret Weapons: A Tale of the Revolutionary War. New York: Stone Arch Books, 2008.

This book is about a 14 year old boy named Daniel that wants to join the military. Daniels father would like him to stay home and help their business but Daniel over looks his father request. This book takes the reader through interesting turns as he tries to keep secrets from the redcoats during the war.

Hall, Phyllis. Divided Loyalities: A Revolutionary War Fifer’s Story. New York: White Mane Kids, 2005.

This book combines facts and dates into an historical book that keeps the reader interested. It takes the reader through the life of a fifer boy in The Revolutionary War.

Polacco, Patricia. Pink and Say. New York: Penguin Books, 1994.

This is a story about a white boy names Say Curtis who is enlisted and sent to war. He fights alongside a black solider named Pinkus and they become friends as they survive the days at war.

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Schanzer, Rosalyn.George vs. George: The Revolutionary War as Seen by Both Sides. New York: National Geographic Children's Books, 1994.

This book introduces the leaders of the war, King George and George Washington. It describes their different views and begins taking two sides on the war so the reader can get a full picture laid out in front of them.

Smolinski, Diane. Important People of the Revolutionary War. Illinois: Heinmann, 2001.

This book describes many important people that took part in the Revolutionary War. Some of these people are: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, and Anne Bate. This book displays the impact they made and the difference they created.

Smolinski, Diane. Land Battles of the Revolutionary War. Illinois: Heinmann, 2001.

This book shows the wars, the battles, and the people during the time of the Revolutionary War. The reader will learn about many large battles that occurred and just how important these were.

Websites

American Revolution

This section provides instructors with links for additional information on the American Revolution, including lesson plans.

Video - Instructor Use

This section provides instructors with videos on the American Revolution to increase their own personal knowledge.

iPhone/iPad apps

Washington in the American Revolution

This section contains a couple of applications for iPad/iPhone technology.