It began in Boston, with angry colonists objecting to the tyranny of a king who ruled from an ocean away.
It was voiced by patriots such as Sam Adams and Patrick Henry and echoed by citizens from New England all the way to the Carolinas.
It was fought by many -- colonists and patriots, loyalists and slaves, frontiersmen and Indians, British and French soldiers.
Over more than ten years, sides were taken, guns drawn, lives lost. But through it all, one man -- a general from Virginia named George Washington -- held the young colonies together and led them to victory, beating almost impossible odds.
History lovers Betsy and Giulio Maestro tell this true story of extraordinary times, incredible drama, and the birth of a new nation.
Reading age: 4-8 years
Hard Cover.
About the series: The American Story Series introduces America's history to young readers in an appealing picture-book format. Clear, simple texts combine with informative, accurate illustrations to bring young people an overview of the story of our country and our continent. Each volume contains an objective and balanced account of a segment of America's history and tells of both the glories and the tragedies of our past. These books encourage young readers to see history as a continuum--connected events that together form a meaningful whole. Making these crucial connections enables children to develop a framework for understanding both America's past and its present.
About the authors:
Betsy Maestro is the author of the American Story series, illustrated by her husband, Giulio. She has also written several other non-fiction picture books, including the Let's-Read-And-Find-Out science books How Do Apples Grow? and Why Do Leaves Change Color? The Maestros live in Old Lyme, Connecticut.
