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Courageous Children and Women of the American Revolution: Through Primary Sources
History remembers the leaders of the American Revolution, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, but the war could not have been won without the unsung heroes, courageous women and children. Women served as nurses and spies. A few even fought in battle. Children supported the cause, too. Although the fighting age was supposed to be sixteen, many young men fought in battle. Women and children made great sacrifices to help America win its freedom.
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This series offers a high interest overview of the American Revolution. Each of the volumes is dedicated to a single event or facet of the war with the additional bonus of primary sources. It is an accessible history series that is kid-friendly. History teachers will appreciate that the primary sources document the narrative. The appealing format includes quotes, famous paintings, maps, illustrations, historical documents, engravings, and manuscripts. Its strongest feature is the clear, crisp language which gives understandable explanations of events and why they happened. English teachers will use these readable volumes to teach Common Core Standards. Glossary. Timeline. Websites. Index. Recommended., Library Media Connection November/December 2013
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