1775-1783, revolution

Presents a brief biography of Abigail Adams, discussing her role in the history of the United States, such as the fact that she was the wife of one president and became the mother of another.

Presents an informal history of the American Revolution, covering the Stamp Act, Paul Revere, and the battle of Ticonderoga, and includes extracts from letters, memorable quotes, and line illustrations.

A free thirteen-year-old African-American girl in Connecticut is caught up in the horror of the Revolutionary War and the danger of being returned to slavery when her patriot father is killed by the British and her mother disappears.

Examines the history of the Boston Tea Party and why it took place.

"George Washington's foxhound Sweetlips narrates the story of her master's transformation from farmer to Father of our Country"--Provided by publisher.

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.

Although more than 200 years have passed since the death of the first U.S. president, the name George Washington still invokes deep patriotism and pride in the country he helped found. Readers trace the life of the man known as the Father of the this Country, from his childhood to his military successes through his tenure as president.

"As the Revolutionary War rages on, Isabel and Curzon are reported as runaways, and the awful Bellingham is determined to track them down. With purpose and faith, Isabel and Curzon march on, fiercely determined to find Isabel's little sister Ruth, who is enslaved in a Southern state"--Provided by publisher.

Various diaries, letters, and other manuscripts chronicle the experiences of Octavian, a young African American, from birth to age sixteen, as he is brought up as part of a science experiment in the years leading up to and during the Revolutionary War.

Explains all aspects of the Revolutionary War, highlighting the causes of the conflict, discussing key players and battles, and explaining the resulting aftermath.