From the June 22, 2008 Pigeon Post essay of the same name.
(1) Picture Books
(2) Books for Independent Readers
(3) Books for Young Adults
The list begins below with Picture Books, but you can use one of the following links to skip directly to either of the other two sections.
Go to books for Independent Readers
Go to books for Young Adults
Picture Books
Independent Readers
Young Adults
Below is a list of books that we hope will capture the attention and imagination of your children as they explore a time when tectonic moves were afoot that launched the world in a whole new direction.This book list is divided into three sections:
(1) Picture Books
(2) Books for Independent Readers
(3) Books for Young Adults
The list begins below with Picture Books, but you can use one of the following links to skip directly to either of the other two sections.
Go to books for Independent Readers
Go to books for Young Adults
Picture Books
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Samuel's Choice by Richard J. Berleth and illustrated by James Watling Suggested |
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And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? by Jean Fritz Suggested |
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Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? by Jean Fritz and illustrated by Margot Tomes Suggested |
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Shh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz and illustrtated by Tomie dePaola Recommendation |
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This Time, Tempe Wick? by Patricia Lee Gauch and illustrated by Margot Tomes Suggested |
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Phoebe the Spy by Judith Berry Griffin and illustrated by Margot Tomes Suggested |
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The Boston Tea Party by Steven Kroll and illustrated by Peter M. Fiore Suggested |
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Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and illustrated by Ted Rand Recommended |
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Katie's Trunk by Ann Turner and illustrated by Ronald Himler Suggested |
Independent Readers
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The Fighting Ground by Avi Recommended |
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Toliver's Secret by Esther Wood Brady and illustrated by Richard Cuffari and Esther Wood-Brady Suggested |
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The Arrow over the Door by Joseph Bruchac and illustrated by James Watling Suggested |
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My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier Suggested |
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War Comes to Willy Freeman by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier Suggested |
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April Morning by Howard Fast Suggested |
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Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes and illustrated by Michael McCurdy Recommended |
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The Founders by Dennis B. Fradin and illustrated by Michael McCurdy Recommended |
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The Signers by Dennis B. Fradin and illustrated by Michael McCurdy Recommended |
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Early Thunder by Jean Fritz and illustrated by Lynd Ward Recommended |
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Hope's Crossing by Joan Elizabeth Goodman Suggested |
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The Riddle of Penncroft Farm by Dorothea Jensen Suggested |
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Moon of Two Dark Horses by Sally M. Keehn Suggested |
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Lexington and Concord by Deborah Kent Suggested |
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Ben and Me by Robert Lawson Recommended |
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Mr. Revere and I by Robert Lawson Suggested |
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The Secret Soldier by Ann McGovern and illustrated by Harold Goodwin and Katherine Thompson Suggested |
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Emma's Journal by Marissa Moss Suggested |
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The Keeping Room by Anna Myers Suggested |
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Sarah Bishop by Scott O'Dell Recommended |
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Guns For General Washington by Seymour Reit Suggested |
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Cast Two Shadows by Ann Rindaldi Suggested |
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The Secret of Sarah Revere by Ann Rinaldi Suggested |
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Finishing Becca by Ann Rindaldi Suggested |
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Time Enough for Drums by Ann Rinaldi Suggested |
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A Ride into Morning by Ann Rinaldi Suggested |
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George Washington's Socks by Elvira Woodruff Suggested |
Young Adults
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American Creation by Joseph J. Ellis Suggested |
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American Sphinx by Joseph J. Ellis Suggested |
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Founding Brothers by Joseph J. Ellis Recommended |
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The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay Highly Recommended |
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Redcoats and Rebels by Christopher Hibbert Recommended |
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John Adams by David McCullough Recommended |
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1776 by David McCullough Suggested |
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Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts Recommended |
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John Paul Jones by Evan Thomas Recommended |
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