Fireworks, parades, and picnics are just a few of the ways Americans commemorate their freedom every July. This book presents the story of the United States' struggle for independence from Great Britain.
Re-creates the American colonies before, during, and after the American Revolution by describing in words and pictures various aspects of the colonists' lives, including work, food, clothing, shelter, religion, the events leading to the war, and life as a soldier.
When her town hosts a Fourth of July cake competition, Donna Rae tries to bake the best cake ever, but with every patriotic confection she makes, something goes wrong.
A young boy and his family celebrate his favorite day, Independence Day, by seeing a parade, having a picnic, watching a talent show, and enjoying fireworks.
Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy enter their pets in the Fourth of July costume competition, but just as they complete making Polly the pony into Thomas Jefferson, and Pal the dog into the Declaration of Independence, the animals run away and the children must find them before it is too late to win the prize.
They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Our "Founding Fathers" were, in fact, human beings. Gain a fascinating glimpse behind the images on the marble busts and faces on our dollar bills and pocket change.
"The history of the feuds between the founding fathers during the course of the Revolution"--Provided by publisher.
Can't get enough of Hamilton? Think the British were the only ones we squabbled with during the Revolutionary War? Think again! A unique look at how the founding fathers settled their differences in their quest to settle a nation.
The Revolutionary War was full of bloody battles and broken treaties. But it wasn't just about the colonies...