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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
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Recounts the eventful night of April 18, 1775, when Paul Revere rode from Boston to Concord to warn that British troops were on their way to seize the rebels' military supplies. Incorporates background information, elucidating the events leading up to Revere's escapade as well as its aftermath. For grades 2-4.
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English
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"The Battles of Lexington and Concord are often referred to as the beginning of the American Revolution in April 1777. However, the towns were also the location of key events both before and after the war. This book provides a detailed look at these famous battles, including the mysterious first shot of the war, also called "" the shot heard round the world."" Primary sources, interesting sidebars offering more information, and a timeline of the entire...
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Language
English
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"The Team Time Machine kids are going back in time to a famous moment in American history--when American colonists battled the British forces at Lexington and Concord. As riveted readers tag along, the time-traveling adventurers witness these Revolutionary War battles and the British march back to Boston, setting the stage for the revolution that created the United States. Historical images and fun fact boxes give budding historians an in-depth understanding...
14) A is for the American Revolution: a historic scavenger hunt through the events of April 19, 1775
Author
Publisher
[The Author]
Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
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Language
English
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"For years, the relationship between Great Britain and the American colonists had been wearing thin. Colonists felt they were being treated unfairly. The British thought they were putting down a rebellion. On April 19, 1775, the two sides clashed at Lexington and Concord. The American Revolution was about to begin. Now readers can step back in time to learn about what led up to the battles, how the historic events unfolded, and the ways in which one...
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Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
On April 19, 1775 the battles of Lexington and Concord were fought. Though small, these battles were of complex and crucial importance in launching the further rebellions, decisions, and shifts of opinion that led to the American Revolution. Consequently, these battles are often viewed as the start of American independence and the American Revolution. While neither the British nor the Colonists won these battles, and losses were heavy on both sides,...
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