About this item
Kids love stories about underdogs, and the American Revolution is among the most famous of these tales. Desperate to be an independent country free from Britain, the rebel colonists relied on their cunning wit and visionary leadership to win an impossible war. And then they faced the real hardship—creating a country out of a victorious but chaotic society.Using engaging text, hands-on activities, and links to primary sources, The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence shows readers how rebel soldiers fought in horrific conditions while their families faced their own hardships for the sake of freedom. Students examine wartime propaganda to discover the truth about events leading up to the war, and engage in vibrant debate, strategic planning, and literary deconstruction to understand the official documents upon which America is founded.
About the Author
Judy Dodge Cummings writes fiction and nonfiction for children and teens from her home in the Driftless region of Wisconsin. She is the author of many nonfiction books for the school and library market. History informs Cummings' writing. She taught high school history for 26 years, a career that shaped her story-telling skills. Cummings earned two BA's from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, one in Psychology and one in Social Science, and a MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University.
