Quick view Shh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787 View Details
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Quick view Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia by Margaret Cousins The amazing life of Ben Franklin--inventor, printer, editor, statesman, ambassador, and arguably one of the most important Americans in history--is depicted with warmth and insight. View Details
Quick view The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence by Judith St George In 1776 Thomas Jefferson put his quill to paper and the Declaration of Independence sprang to life. Follow the Declaration's journey over the next two centuries, surviving eight wars and travelling through five states on horseback, boat, railcar, and... View Details
Quick view The American Revolution by Bruce Bliven From the unruly Boston Tea Party to the decisive Battle of Yorktown, the tale of our country's fight for independence is brought to life in fast-moving, dramatic detail. B&W photos. View Details
Quick view Worst of Friends by Suzanne Jurmain John Adams and Thomas Jefferson put aside their differences in the name of friendship. View Details
Quick view Who Was Paul Revere by Roberta Edwards A biography of the patriot of the Revolution who had many trades, among them silver work, manufacture of copper, casting of bells, engraving, and dentistry. View Details
Quick view Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? by Jean Fritz A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman. View Details
Quick view Thomas Jefferson: Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything by Maira Kalman Sheds light on the fascinating life and interests of the Renaissance man who was our third president View Details
Quick view George vs George by Rosalyn Schanzer This unique approach to the story of the American Revolution weaves the tale around two quite similar leaders--George Washington and King George III--with two very different viewpoints. View Details
Quick view George Did It by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain Everyone wanted George Washington to be the president. He was responsible, led the army in a fight against the British, and helped write the Constitution. But being the president is a very important job, and George was too nervous. So, to everyone's... View Details
Quick view Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin by Robert Burd A true Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin was the first American celebrity. In pictures and text, master artist Byrd documents Franklin's numerous and diverse accomplishments, from framing the Constitution to creating bifocals. Full color. View Details
