1775-1783

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life of John Adams, focusing on his role in the creation of the Declaration of Independence.

Describes the life of founding father Thomas Jefferson, including the writing of the Declaration of Independence and his work as the governor of Virginia and the president of the United States.

Describes the life of Virginia's Richard Henry Lee, including his role in the Second Continental Congress and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Discusses how the lives of the fifty-six founders of the United States and the events that led to the formation of the nation have been interpreted and reinterpreted throughout two hundred years of the country's history.

Recreates the experiences of one soldier in the Revolutionary War as he fights in the decisive Saratoga Campaign.

A biography of the patriot and soldier who led the Green Mountain Boys in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775.

An illustrated introduction to the Declaration of Independence, from its origin to its final home in the National Archives.

A political treatise advocating the establishment of democracy and the overthrow of monarchy.

This book describes what people wore in the days of the American Revolution, discussing the uniforms of both American and British soldiers, the simple clothes of the Americans, and the fabrics that were first manufactured in America.

Explores the origin, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.