Nonfiction For Younger ReadersBrown, Don. Henry And The Cannons: An Extraordinary True Story Of The American Revolution. (158211) il. In 1775 a bookseller named Henry Knox dragged 59 cannons 225 miles in one of the most remarkable stories of the Revolutionary War. (05-09) Roaring Brook 2013 B+,K,L,Q+,M,C,W (AR/RC) $19.51

Burgan, Michael. Great Women Of The American Revolution. (172955) An introduction to the lives of women during the American Revolution. (09-12) Compass Point 2005 B,L (AR) $21.33 Fradin, Dennis B. Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles Of The American Revolution. (349632) A step-by-step account of the start of the American Revolution. (07-11) Walker 2005 B+,K,L,Q,C+ (AR/RC) $20.21 Greenwood, Mark. Mayflower. (400531) Lessac, Frane il. The historic journey of the one hundred and two passengers aboard the Mayflower and their settlement at Plymouth Harbor. (04-08) Holiday House 2014 B,K,L,Q,W (AR/RC) $19.49 Harness, Cheryl. Flags Over America: A Star-Spangled Story. (420049) il. Describes the role flags play in general and in early U.S. history, including the colonial era, the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812. (07-10) Whitman 2014 B,L,Q (AR) $19.51Murphy, Jim. Crossing: How George Washington Saved The American Revolution. (664969) The awe-inspiring story of George Washington’s glorious fight for an independent America. (09-12) Scholastic 2010 B+,K,L+,Q+,M,C,W (AR/RC) $23.01

Raum, Elizabeth. Dreadful, Smelly Colonies: The Disgusting Details About Life In Colonial America. (740478) il. Describes disgusting details about daily life in the American Colonies, including housing, food, and sanitation. (08-11) Capstone 2010 L (AR/RC) $20.68 Rockliff, Mara. Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved A Mystery That Baffled All Of France. (761255) Bruno, Iacopo il. How Benjamin Franklin’s scientific method challenged Dr. Mesmer’s mysterious powers in a true moment in history. (06-09) Candlewick 2015 B+,K,L+,Q+,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $20.21 Winter, Jonah. Founding Fathers!: Those Horse-Ridin’, Fiddle Playin’, Book-Readin’, Gun-Totin’ Gentlemen Who Started America. (956789) Blitt, Barry il. Slave owners, abolitionists, soldiers, doctors, philosophers, bankers, angry letter-writers -- the men we now call America’s Founding Fathers were a motley bunch of characters who fought a lot and made mistakes and just happened to invent a whole new kind of nation. (07-10) Atheneum 2015 B,K+,L,Q,W+ (AR) $20.21Set S34977 _____ 9 Books @ $184.16

Biographies, Younger ReadersAdler, David A. Picture Book Of John Hancock. (043104) Adler, Michael S. il. John Hancock was a delegate to the First Continental Congress, president of the Second Continental Congress; and the first to add his bold signature to the Declaration of Independence. (05-09) Holiday House 2007 B,L,Q (AR/RC) $19.49

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Adler, David A. Picture Book Of Samuel Adams. (043680) A biography of Samuel Adams, an American patriot and a founder of the new American nation. (05-09) Holiday House 2005 B,L,Q (AR/RC) $19.49 Byrd, Robert. Electric Ben: The Amazing Life And Times Of Benjamin Franklin. (180130) il. A picture book about America’s own Renaissance man--the ever curious, original, and humorous Benjamin Franklin. (10-12) Dial 2012 B+,K+,L,Q+,M+,W+ (AR/RC) $20.21 Ferris, Jeri. Noah Webster & His Words. (333266) Kirsch, Vincent X. il. A picture book biography about the man who wrote American history by creating the first dictionary for the United States. (04-08) Houghton 2012 B,K,L+,Q+,M,C (AR/RC) $20.21 Fritz, Jean. Why Not, Lafayette? (359685) Traces the life of the French nobleman who fought for democracy in revolutions in both the United States and France. (07-12) Putnam 1999 B,K,L,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $13.28 Fritz, Jean. Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? (359700) A biography of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. (07-12) Putnam 2009 B,K,L+ (AR/RC) $13.28 Fritz, Jean. What’s The Big Idea, Ben Franklin? (359630) Biography of the 18th-century statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the U.S. (07-12) Coward 2009 B,K,L,M (AR/RC) $13.42 Keating, Francis Anthony. George: George Washington, Our Founding Father. (510538) Wimmer, Mike il. George Washington’s life from boyhood to his presidency. (06-09) Simon 2012 B,K,L,Q,M,W (AR) $19.51 Kerley, Barbara. Those Rebels, John & Tom. (515168) Fotheringham, Edwin il. A brilliant portrait of two American heroes, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. (07-11) Scholastic 2012 B+,K,L,Q,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $20.21 Nelson, Maria. Life Of Paul Revere. (670319) il. Takes readers through Revere’s life as a silver- and goldsmith and on his midnight ride at the start of the American Revolution. (06-08) Gareth Stevens 2012 L (AR) $14.00

Roberts, Cokie. Founding Mothers: Remembering The Ladies. (758101) Goode, Diane il. Presents the contributions of the women who fought the Revolution as courageously and heroically as the men, often defending the doors of their very homes. (07-12) Harper 2014 B,K+,L,Q,W (AR/RC) $20.21 Rockliff, Mara. Gingerbread For Liberty!: How A German Baker Helped Win The American Revolution. (761248) Kirsch, Vincent X. il. A stirring picture book biography about a forgotten hero of the American Revolution who rose to the occasion and served his country, not with muskets or cannons, but with gingerbread! (06-09) Houghton 2015 K,L+,Q,CA,W+ (AR/RC) $19.51Schroeder, Alan. Ben Franklin: His Wit And Wisdom From A - Z. (789975) O’Brien, John il. A tribute with humorous cartoons, instructive adages, and a wealth of information about a Founding Father who was as amusing as he was amazing. (06-10) Holiday House 2011 B,K+,L,Q+,M,CA,W (AR/RC) $19.49 Woelfle, Gretchen. Mumbet’s Declaration Of Independence. (959682) Delinois, Alix il. Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence tells the story of a Massachusetts slave from the Revolutionary era--in 1781, she successfully used the new Massachusetts Constitution to make a legal case that she should be free. (06-10) Carolrhoda 2014 B,K,L,Q+,M,CA,W+ (AR/RC) $20.19 Woelfle, Gretchen. Write On, Mercy!: The Secret Life Of Mercy Otis Warren. (959764) Wallner, Alexandra il. A picture-book biography about an unsung heroine of the American Revolution--who fought the war with her pen, writing patriotic plays and poems. (08-12) Calkins Creek 2012 B,K,L,Q,W (AR/RC) $19.49 Set S34978 _____ 15 Books @ $271.99

Nonfiction For Older ReadersKallio, Jamie. Mayflower Compact. (505856) il. Explores the Mayflower travelers and the first government document of Plymouth Colony. (09-12) Abdo 2013 L (AR) $23.69

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Micklos, John. Making Of The United States From Thirteen Colonies-- Through Primary Sources. (641528) il. Examines the formation of the United States during the American Revolution, including how the colonies came together to defeat Great Britain and the creation of the federal government and U.S. Constitution. (10-14) Enslow 2013 $24.37 Santella, Andrew. French And Indian War. (776949) il. Discusses the buildup to the war between France and England over North American colonies, major battles, and the roles played by the many different native peoples of North America. (10-13) Children’s 2012 (AR/RC) $14.40 Walker, Sally M. Boundaries: How The Mason-Dixon Line Settled A Family Feud And Divided A Nation. (915768) il. Traces the tale of the Mason-Dixon Line through family feuds, brave exploration, scientific excellence, and the struggle to define a cohesive country. (12-16) Candlewick 2014 B,K+,L,Q,M,C,W (AR/RC) $25.11 Walker, Sally M. Ghost Walls: The Story Of A 17th Century Colonial Homestead. (915843) il. Brings colonial American history to life through the discovery of an important homestead in seventeenth century Maryland and follows the painstaking work of scientists and historians to coax fascinating stories out of the long-crumbled walls. (10-14) Carolrhoda 2014 B,K,Q,C (AR) $22.29Walker, Sally M. Written In Bone: Buried Lives Of Jamestown And Colonial Maryland. (916535) il. How did the colonists of Jamestown and Maryland live and die? Forensic anthropology provides an incredible array of answers. (10-14) Carolrhoda 2009 B+,K+,L+,Q+,M,C (AR/RC) $23.69 Set S34979 _____ 6 Books @ $133.55

Biographies, Older ReadersBelton, Blair. Abigail Adams In Her Own Words. (107125) il. A biography of Abigail Adams, advocate for women’s rights. (09-12) Gareth Stevens 2014 B,L (AR/RC) $14.97

Delano, Marfe Ferguson. Master George’s People: George Washington, His Slaves, And His Revolutionary Transformation. (271620) Epstein, Lori il. Illuminates the lives of George Washington’s slaves, and helps us better understand the life, outlook, and conscience of America’s first president. (08-12) National Geographic 2013 B+,K,L,Q (AR/RC) $20.89 Freedman, Russell. Becoming Ben Franklin: How A Candle-Maker’s Son Helped Light The Flame Of Liberty. (352770) il. The riveting story of how a rebellious apprentice became an American icon through brilliance, hard work, and a seemingly endless supply of innovative ideas. (10-14) Holiday House 2013 B+,K+,L+,Q+,M,C (AR/RC) $25.09 Freedman, Russell. Lafayette And The American Revolution. (352832) il. A daring French soldier’s role in the American Revolution. (10-14) Holiday House 2010 B+,K+,L,Q+,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $25.09

Marrin, Albert. Thomas Paine: Crusader For Liberty: How One Man’s Ideas Helped Form A New Nation. (604637) il. With his pen, Thomas Paine made clearly written arguments against political, civil, and religious bigotry in the American colonies, introducing the idea of liberty into the mainstream and turning the tide of public opinion toward independence. Though he never signed the Declaration of Independence, he was often called the father of the American Revolution. (10-14) Knopf 2014 B,K,L-,Q,M,C (AR) $20.21 Sheinkin, Steve. Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story Of Adventure, Heroism, & Treachery. (809562) A brilliant strategist for American revolutionaries turns into a traitor. (11-14) Flash Point 2010 B,K+,L+,Q+,M+ (AR/RC) $21.61 Woelfle, Gretchen. Write On, Mercy!: The Secret Life Of Mercy Otis Warren. (959764) Wallner, Alexandra il. A picture-book biography about an unsung heroine of the American Revolution--who fought the war with her pen, writing patriotic plays and poems. (08-12) Calkins Creek 2012 B,K,L,Q,W (AR/RC) $19.49 Set S34980 _____ 7 Books @ $147.35

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Paulsen, Gary. Woods Runner. (704816) In 1776, 13-year-old Samuel sets out toward New York City to rescue his kidnapped parents from British soldiers and Indians. Includes historical notes. (10-14) Wendy Lamb 2010 B,K,L,Q+,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $18.81 Verrico, Susan. Privateer’s Apprentice. (908614) From Charles Towne, Carolina Territory, in 1712, thirteen-year-old Jameson Cooper, orphaned and indigent, is abducted by privateers working for Queen Anne but proves himself worthy to be called a royal sailor through his writing and drawing skills, as well as his hard work and courage. (08-12) Peachtree 2012 L,Q (AR/RC) $18.79 Set S34982 _____ 5 Books @ $98.23

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Historical Novels, Younger ReadersJones, Elizabeth McDavid. Traitor In Williamsburg: A Felicity Mystery. (499723) Tibbles, Jean-Paul il. Felicity tries to find out who is falsely accusing her friend’s father of helping the British. (09-13) American Girl 2008 B (AR/RC) $13.40

McNamara, Margaret. George Washington’s Birthday: A Mostly True Tale. (629705) Blitt, Barry il. On George Washington’s seventh birthday, he does chores, misbehaves, and dreams of a day when his birthday will be celebrated by all. (04-08) Schwartz & Wade 2012 B,K,L,Q+,M,CA,W (AR) $20.21 Rosenstock, Barb. Ben Franklin’s Big Splash: The Mostly True Story Of His First Invention. (765080) Schindler, S. D. il. An account of young Ben’s earliest invention--swimming paddles. (06-08) Boyds Mills 2014 B,K+,L,Q+,M,C (AR) $19.49Woodruff, Elvira. George Washington’s Spy: A Time Travel Adventure. (964414) Seven children travel to 1776 Boston, living out American history as they meet Benjamin Franklin and spy for the rebels. (09-12) Scholastic 2010 L,Q (AR/RC) $19.51 Set S34981 _____ 4 Books @ $72.61

Historical Novels, Older AgesAnderson, Laurie Halse. Chains. (058970) After being sold to a cruel couple in New York City, a slave named Isabel spies for the rebels during the Revolutionary War. (10-14) Simon 2008 B+,K+,L,Q+,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $20.21 Avi. Sophia’s War: A Tale Of The Revolution. (077488) 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. (08-12) Beach Lane 2012 B+,K,L+,Q+,M,C,W+ (AR/RC) $20.21 Kirby, Matthew J. Lost Kingdom. (520514) On the eve of the French and Indian War, Billy Bartram and his naturalist father travel into the American wilderness in an airship--pursued by a party of French soldiers and haunted by a terrifying bear-wolf--on a quest to find the lost kingdom of the Welsh prince Madoc. (08-12) Scholastic 2013 B,K,L,Q,CA (AR/RC) $20.21

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