Heroes of the War for Independence (Download)

    Heroes of the War for Independence (Download)

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    For Grades 6 - 8

    Heroes of the War for Independence: Notable Lives from History is a fun and engaging reader for students or anyone with a love for history. Explore the lives and accomplishments of 10 heroes from history. These fascinating stories incorporate well for students in grades 6-8 in many areas of study including history, language arts, vocabulary words and definitions, and cultural insights.

    A Look Inside

    SKU K364-3
    Manufacturer Master Books
    Title Heroes of the War for Independence (Download)
    Subtitle Notable Lives from History
    Series What A Character! Notable Lives from History
    Contributors Marilyn Boyer
    Page Count 128
    Publisher New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC

    Meet unforgettable people and animals in the What a Character! Notable Lives from History series as you enjoy 10 real stories within each book!

    Designed to be fun and engaging for students or anyone with a love for history, these readers include a fascinating focus on important, influential, and visionary people, along with heroic animal escapades! From scientists to famous women to war heroes and more, there is something of interest for everyone in this exciting series!

    This volume, Heroes of the War for Independence, is recommended for Grade 6 and up and includes:

    • Paul Revere
    • John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg
    • Betsy Ross
    • John Stark
    • Mad Anthony Wayne
    • John Sevier
    • Reverend James Caldwell
    • Nathanael Greene
    • Emily Geiger
    • Marquis de Lafayette

    Each book can be read in any order and includes colorful and fun images. Definitions are included to help readers learn the new words they will discover. Read for enjoyment or as an extension of your history, science, or language arts curriculum.

    Table of Contents

    • The War of Independence
      • 1. Paul Revere — Rider for Liberty
      • 2. John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg — The Fighting Parson
      • 3. Betsy Ross — America’s Flag
      • 4. John Stark — Hero of Bennington
      • 5. Mad Anthony Wayne — The Midnight Attack
      • 6. John Sevier — The Battle of Kings Mountain
      • 7. Reverend James Caldwell — The Fighting Chaplain
      • 8. Nathanael Greene — The Fighting Quaker
      • 9. Emily Geiger — A Dangerous Ride
      • 10. Marquis de Lafayette — America’s Friend
    • Glossary
    • Corresponding Curriculum
    • Endnotes
    Love this series!
    Review by Lacee C
    I love that Master Books and Marilyn Boyer have continued this series with Heroes of the War for Independence. These readers are SO easy and enjoyable to read through. It is easy to assign just one person’s story to read throughout your school year when you are learning about each in history or to read the entire reader. This book is dedicated to Heroes of the Revolution: Paul Revere, John Peter Gabriel, Betsy Ross, John Stark, Mad Anthony Wayne, John Sevier, Reverend James Caldwell, Nathanael Greene, Emily Geiger, and Marquis de Lafayette. The book starts with a brief overview of what happened before and led to the American Revolution. There’s a great map showing major battles and their dates. You get an introduction to each Hero, their lives, what was happening around them during the war and what they are famous for. Each section also has key terms and great pictures. I particularly liked reading about Betsy Ross.
    Great Series
    Review by Lexie
    This series of books is a great addition to any library. While it targets grades 6-8, I greatly benefitted from reading it. It would be a great read aloud to younger children as well. My boys love the illustrations throughout the book and it helps tie into the story. I am thankful for the definition of words on many of the pages to help the younger students understand what the words mean. This book specifically focuses on people during the American Revolution so adding it as independent reading while our family studies that segment of history helped to foster a better understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices people made to allow our country to be free. Some well known people from this time period are covered, like Paul Revere and Betsy Ross, while others I had not heard of are taught.
    Excellent addition to this series!
    Review by Becky V.
    Heroes of the War for Independence is an excellent addition to the What a Character! series. It covers the time period of 1775-1783 and includes stories about Paul Revere, Betsy Ross, Mad Anthony Wayne and more!

    We have loved being able to pull this volume out as we studied the American Revolution while reading through America’s Story 1. Being able to dig deeper into the lives of the people we encounter has truly brought history to life for my kids. They love this series and are constantly reaching for the books on their own.

    This is definitely a book to add to your collection!
    Amazing series!
    Review by Dustie
    This is an enjoyable reader that covers ten of the heroes of the Revolutionary War. It’s a great introduction to this period in history. The illustrations are pleasant and help break apart the text for kids who prefer that.
    This book is great for independent reading, as it is fun and has definitions for words that may be unfamiliar or difficult for younger readers to understand. It would make a great read-aloud or morning basket addition. These stories would also be really fun to include with corresponding history lessons, and there’s even a list in the back of the book that notes potential books to pair each chapter with.
    Overall, I highly recommend this entire series of books for every homeschool library. They’re such a fun way to learn bits of history.

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