Nonfiction For Younger ReadersBrown, Don. Henry And The Cannons. (158211) In 1775 a bookseller named Henry Knox dragged 59 cannons 225 miles in one of the most remarkable stories of the Revolutionary War. 5-9 Roaring Brook 2013 B+,K,L,Q+,M,C,W (AR/RC) $19.29 Burgan, Michael. Great Women Of The American Revolution. (172955) An introduction to the lives of women during the American Revolution. 9-12 Compass Point 2005 B,L (AR) $21.11 Crawford, Laura. American Revolution From A To Z. (248468) Hierstein, Judy, il. An alphabet book that provides interesting highlights from the American Revolution. 5-8 Pelican 2009 K,L,Q $19.29 Fradin, Dennis B. Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles Of The American Revolution. (349632) Day, Larry, il. A step-by-step account of the start of the American Revolution. 7-11 Walker 2005 B+,K,L,Q,C+ (AR/RC) $19.99 Freedman, Russell. Boston Tea Party. (352772) Malone, Peter, il. The story of the event in 1773 that has come to stand for the determination of American colonists to control their own destinies. 7-10 Holiday House 2012 K+,L,Q,M,C,W (AR/RC) $19.97

Jules, Jacqueline. Unite Or Die: How Thirteen States Became A Nation. (503902) Czekaj, Jef, il. A school play traces the challenges that shaped the United States Constitution. 8-11 Charlesbridge 2009 B,K,L,Q,C (AR/RC) $13.18 Murphy, Jim. Crossing: How George Washington Saved The American Revolution. (664969) The awe-inspiring story of George Washington’s glorious fight for an independent America. 9-12 Scholastic 2010 B+,K,L+,Q+,M,C,W (AR/RC) $22.79

Raum, Elizabeth. Dreadful, Smelly Colonies: The Disgusting Details About Life In Colonial America. (740478) Describes disgusting details about daily life in the American Colonies, including housing, food, and sanitation. 8-11 Capstone 2010 L (AR/RC) $20.46 Set S34977 _____ 8 Books @ $156.08

Biographies, Younger ReadersAdler, David A. Picture Book Of Benjamin Franklin. (043633) Surveys the life of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his work as an inventor and statesman. (05-09) Holiday House 1990 B,L,M (AR/RC) $19.97 Adler, David A. Picture Book Of John Hancock. (043104) Adler, Michael S., il. John Hancock was a delegate to the First Continental Congress, president of the Second Continental Congress; and the first to add his bold signature to the Declaration of Independence. (05-09) Holiday House 2007 B,L,Q (AR/RC) $19.27 Adler, David A. Picture Book Of Samuel Adams. (043680) A biography of Samuel Adams, an American patriot and a founder of the new American nation. (05-09) Holiday House 2005 B,L,Q (AR/RC) $19.27 Adler, David A. Picture Book Of Thomas Jefferson. (043670) Traces the life and achievements of the architect, bibliophile, president, and author of the Declaration of Independence. (05-09) Holiday House 1990 B,L,M (AR/RC) $19.97 Anderson, Laurie Halse. Independent Dames: What You Never Knew About The Women And Girls Of The American Revolution. (058981) Faulkner, Matt, il. Women who fought and led the nation in the revolution. (06-10) Simon 2008 K-,L,Q+,M (AR) $19.99 Byrd, Robert. Electric Ben: The Amazing Life And Times Of Benjamin Franklin.

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(180130) A picture book about America’s own Renaissance man--the ever curious, original, and humorous Benjamin Franklin. (10-12) Dial 2012 B+,K+,L,Q+,M+,W+ (AR/RC) $19.99 Ferris, Jeri. Noah Webster & His Words. (333266) Kirsch, Vincent X., il. A picture book biography about the man who wrote American history by creating the first dictionary for the United States. ( 0 4 - 0 8 ) Houghton 2012 B,K,L+,Q+,M,C (AR/RC) $19.99 Fritz, Jean. Alexander Hamilton: The Outsider. (359462) Schoenherr, Ian, il. The life of one of America’s influential founding fathers and his untimely death in a duel. (08-12) Putnam 2011 B+,K,L,Q,W (AR/RC) $19.29 Fritz, Jean. And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? (359467) Describes some of the well-known as well as the lesser-known details of Paul Revere’s life and exciting ride. (07-12) Putnam 1996 B,K+,L+,M (AR/RC) $12.96 Fritz, Jean. What’s The Big Idea, Ben Franklin? (359630) Biography of the 18th-century statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the U.S. (07-12) Putnam 2009 B,K,L,M (AR/RC) $13.10 Fritz, Jean. Where Was Patrick Henry On The 29th Of May? (359650) A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman. (07-12) Putnam 1997 B,K+,L+ (AR/RC) $13.10

Fritz, Jean. Why Not, Lafayette? (359685) Traces the life of the French nobleman who fought for democracy in revolutions in both the United States and France. (07-12) Putnam 1999 B,K,L,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $12.96 Fritz, Jean. Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? (359700) A biography of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. (07-12) Putnam 2009 B,K,L+ (AR/RC) $12.96 Keating, Francis Anthony. George: George Washington, Our Founding Father. (510538) Wimmer, Mike, il. George Washington’s life from boyhood to his presidency. (06-09) Simon 2012 B,K,L,Q,M,W (AR) $19.29 Kerley, Barbara. Those Rebels, John & Tom. (515168) Fotheringham, Edwin, il. A brilliant portrait of two American heroes, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. (07-11) Scholastic 2012 B+,K,L,Q,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $19.99

Nelson, Maria. Life Of Paul Revere. (670319) Takes readers through Revere’s life as a silver- and goldsmith and on his midnight ride at the start of the American Revolution. (06-08) Gareth Stevens 2012 L (AR) $13.68 Roberts, Cokie. Founding Mothers: Remembering The Ladies. (758101) Goode, Diane, il. Presents the contributions of the women who fought the Revolution as courageously and heroically as the men, often defending the doors of their very homes. (07-12) Harper 2014 B,K+,L,Q,W (AR/RC) $19.99 Schroeder, Alan. Ben Franklin: His Wit And Wisdom From A - Z. (789975) O’Brien, John, il. A tribute with humorous cartoons, instructive adages, and a wealth of information about a Founding Father who was as amusing as he was amazing. (06-10) Holiday House 2011 B,K+,L,Q+,M,CA,W (AR/RC) $19.27 Woelfle, Gretchen. Mumbet’s Declaration Of Independence. (959682) Delinois, Alix, il. Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence tells the story of a Massachusetts slave from the Revolutionary era--in 1781, she successfully used the new Massachusetts Constitution to make a legal case that she should be free. (06-10) Carolrhoda 2014 B,K,L,Q+,M,CA,W+ (AR/RC) $19.97 Woelfle, Gretchen. Write On, Mercy!: The Secret Life Of Mercy Otis Warren. (959764) Wallner, Alexandra, il. A picture-book biography about an unsung heroine of the American Revolution--who fought the war with her pen, writing patriotic plays and poems. (08-12) Calkins Creek 2012 B,K,L,Q,W (AR/RC) $19.27 Set S34978 _____ 20 Books @ $354.28

Nonfiction For Older ReadersAsselin, Kristine Carlson. Real Story About Government And Politics In Colonial America. (074577) Describes the government and political climate in colonial America. (08-12) Capstone 2012 Q (AR) $20.13 Blair, Margaret Whitman. Liberty Or Death: The Surprising Story Of Runaway Slaves Who Sided With The British During The American Revolution. (124190) How slaves fought for freedom in the American Revolution. (10-14) National Geographic 2010 B+,K,L,Q,C (AR/RC) $20.67 Burgan, Michael. Weapons, Gear, And Uniforms Of The American Revolution.

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(172946) Things used by U.S. and British forces during the American Revolution. (08-14) Capstone 2012 L (AR) $20.78 Freedman, Russell. Washington At Valley Forge. (352960) Washington and his army survived a harsh winter at Valley Forge to defeat the British. (08-12) Holiday House 2008 B+,K+,L+,Q+,M,C (AR/RC) $24.87 Johnston, Robert D. Making Of America: The History Of The United States From 1492 To The Present. (464033) Fascinating and comprehensive information about the birth and growth of the United States. (10-14) National Geographic 2010 B,Q $28.37 Kallio, Jamie. Mayflower Compact. (505856) Explores the Mayflower travelers and the first government document of Plymouth Colony. (09-12) ABDO 2013 L (AR) $23.47 Lange, Karen E. 1607: A New Look At Jamestown. (823064) The latest scientific research from the archaeological dig at Jamestown provides a genuinely new look at the fascinating story of the Jamestown colony. (08-12) National Geographic 2007 B,K,L+,Q,C (AR) $19.97 Micklos, John. Making Of The United States From Thirteen Colonies-- Through Primary Sources. (641528) Examines the formation of the United States during the American Revolution, including how the colonies came together to defeat Great Britain and the creation of the federal government and U.S. Constitution. (10-14) Enslow 2013 $24.15 Santella, Andrew. French And Indian War. (776949) Discusses the buildup to the war between France and England over North American colonies, major battles, and the roles played by the many different native peoples of North America. (10-13) Children’s 2012 (AR/RC) $14.08 Schanzer, Rosalyn. Witches!: The Absolutely True Tale Of Disaster In Salem. (782398) The compelling story of the victims, accused witches, crooked officials, and mass hysteria surrounding the Salem Witch Trials. (10-14) National Geographic 2011 B,L+,Q,C (AR/RC) $19.27

Walker, Sally M. Boundaries: How The Mason-Dixon Line Settled A Family Feud And Divided A Nation. (915768) Traces the tale of the Mason-Dixon Line through family feuds, brave exploration, scientific excellence, and the struggle to define a

cohesive country. (12-16) Candlewick 2014 B,K+,L,Q,M,C,W (AR/RC) $24.89 Walker, Sally M. Written In Bone: Buried Lives Of Jamestown And Colonial Maryland. (916535) How did the colonists of Jamestown and Maryland live and die? Forensic anthropology provides an incredible array of answers. (10-14) Carolrhoda 2009 B+,K+,L+,Q+,M,C (AR/RC) $23.47 Set S34979 _____ 12 Books @ $264.12

Biographies, Older ReadersBelton, Blair. Abigail Adams In Her Own Words. (107125) A biography of Abigail Adams, advocate for women’s rights. (09-12) Gareth Stevens 2014 B,L (AR) $14.75

Delano, Marfe Ferguson. Master George’s People: George Washington, His Slaves, And His Revolutionary Transformation. (271620) Epstein, Lori Illuminates the lives of George Washington’s slaves, and helps us better understand the life, outlook, and conscience of America’s first president. (08-12) National Geographic 2013 B+,K,L,Q (AR/RC) $20.67 Freedman, Russell. Lafayette And The American Revolution. (352832) A daring French soldier’s role in the American Revolution. (10-14) Holiday House 2010 B+,K+,L,Q+,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $24.87

Freedman, Russell. Becoming Ben Franklin: How A Candle-Maker’s Son Helped Light The Flame Of Liberty. (352770) The riveting story of how a rebellious apprentice became an American icon through brilliance, hard work, and a seemingly endless supply of innovative ideas. (10-14) Holiday House 2013 B+,K+,L+,Q+,M,C (AR/RC) $24.87 Sheinkin, Steve. Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story Of Adventure, Heroism, & Treachery. (809562) A brilliant strategist for American revolutionaries turns into a traitor. (11-14) Flash Point 2010 B,K+,L+,Q+,M+ (AR/RC) $21.39 Thomas, Peggy. Farmer George Plants A Nation. (879294) Johnson, Layne, il. George Washington as a farmer and his effort to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon. (08-12) Calkins Creek 2008 B,K,L+,Q (AR/RC) $19.97 Woelfle, Gretchen. Write On, Mercy!: The Secret Life Of Mercy Otis Warren. (959764) Wallner, Alexandra, il. A picture-book biography about an unsung heroine of

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adventurous circumstances. (12-16) Viking 2011 B+,K,L,Q,C+ (AR/RC) $19.29 Kirby, Matthew J. Lost Kingdom. (520514) On the eve of the French and Indian War, Billy Bartram and his naturalist father travel into the American wilderness in an airship--pursued by a party of French soldiers and haunted by a terrifying bear-wolf--on a quest to find the lost kingdom of the Welsh prince Madoc. (08-12) Scholastic 2013 B,K,L,Q,CA (AR/RC) $19.99 Lagos, Alexander. Sons Of Liberty. (537358) Walker, Steve, il. Two runaway slaves in Colonial America gain super-powers and two mentors. (10-14) Random 2010 B+,K,L-,Q,C,W (AR/RC) $20.69 Lasky, Kathryn. Journey To The New World: The Diary Of Remember Patience Whipple. (544245) Mem, 12, keeps a diary of the trip she and her family made on the Mayflower in 1620 and their first year in the New World. (09-14) Scholastic 2010 Q (AR) $16.49 Paulsen, Gary. Woods Runner. (704816) In 1776, 13-year-old Samuel sets out toward New York City to rescue his kidnapped parents from British soldiers and Indians. Includes historical notes. (10-14) Wendy Lamb 2010 B,K,L,Q+,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $18.59 Verrico, Susan. Privateer’s Apprentice. (908614) From Charles Towne, Carolina Territory, in 1712, thirteen-year-old Jameson Cooper, orphaned and indigent, is abducted by privateers working for Queen Anne but proves himself worthy to be called a royal sailor through his writing and drawing skills, as well as his hard work and courage. (08-12) Peachtree 2012 L,Q (AR/RC) $18.57 Set S34982 _____ 9 Books @ $172.89

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the American Revolution--who fought the war with her pen, writing patriotic plays and poems. (08-12) Calkins Creek 2012 B,K,L,Q,W (AR/RC) $19.27 Set S34980 _____ 7 Books @ $145.79

Historical Novels, Younger ReadersJones, Elizabeth McDavid. Traitor In Williamsburg: A Felicity Mystery. (499723) Tibbles, Jean-Paul, il. Felicity tries to find out who is falsely accusing her friend’s father of helping the British. (09-13) American Girl 2008 B (AR/RC) $13.08

McNamara, Margaret. George Washington’s Birthday: A Mostly True Tale. (629705) Blitt, Barry, il. On George Washington’s seventh birthday, he does chores, misbehaves, and dreams of a day when his birthday will be celebrated by all. (04-08) Schwartz & Wade 2012 B,K,L,Q+,M,CA,W (AR) $19.99 Woodruff, Elvira. George Washington’s Spy: A Time Travel Adventure. (964414) Seven children travel to 1776 Boston, living out American history as they meet Benjamin Franklin and spy for the rebels. (09-12) Scholastic 2010 L,Q (AR/RC) $19.29 Set S34981 _____ 3 Books @ $52.36

Historical Novels, Older AgesAnderson, Laurie Halse. Chains. (058970) After being sold to a cruel couple in New York City, a slave named Isabel spies for the rebels during the Revolutionary War. (10-14) Simon 2008 B+,K+,L,Q+,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $19.99 Anderson, Laurie Halse. Forge. (058975) Separated from his friend Isabel after escaping from slavery, Curzon, 15, serves as a free man in the Continental Army at Valley Forge until he and Isabel meet again, as slaves once more. (10-14) Atheneum 2010 B,K+,L,Q+,M+,C,W (AR/RC) $19.29 Avi. Sophia’s War: A Tale Of The Revolution. (077488) In 1776, after witnessing the execution of Nathan Hale in New York City, newly occupied by the British army, young Sophia Calderwood resolves to do all she can to help the American cause, including becoming a spy. (08-12) Beach Lane 2012 B+,K,L+,Q+,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $19.99 Hughes, Pat. (Patrice Raccio) Five 4ths Of July. (469981) On July 4th, 1777, Jake, 14, and his friends are celebrating their new nation’s independence, but over the next four years Jake finds himself in increasingly

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