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The American Revolution

Name: The American Revolution
ISBN: 9780593120460

By Kate Messner

The American Revolution’s biggest legends hide surprising truths—and stories history books left behind.

eye-opening · lively · informative · thought-provoking

Genres

Non-fiction History

What is The American Revolution about?

Forget everything you think you know about the American Revolution. Kate Messner explores the real stories behind the war, challenging familiar myths and revealing the people and events often left out of history books. Discover what really happened during Paul Revere’s ride, how the Declaration of Independence was debated, and why the struggle for freedom was not equal for everyone. Lively explanations, illustrations, photographs, timelines and graphic panels make this eye-opening history accessible and engaging.

About the author

Kate Messner is a popular author who loves writing stories for children. She is well known for her fun and exciting books like 'The Brilliant Deep' and the 'Ranger in Time' series. Kate enjoys exploring nature and uses her adventures to inspire her stories. She hopes her books help children discover the joy of reading.

Pages

214 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2021

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