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1763 – 1783
The American Revolution was a pivotal period in which the thirteen American colonies fought for independence from British rule. Sparked by issues like taxation without representation and escalating tensions, the conflict led to the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and ultimately resulted in the formation of the United States, reshaping global politics and inspiring future democratic movements. (You can find books about American founders here and new American institutions here.)
Picture books
Henry and the Cannons: An Extraordinary True Story of the American Revolution
Exciting true story of Henry Knox’s feat at the start of the war
Colonial Voices: Hear Them Speak
Follow a errand boy through revolutionary Boston, learning about colonial occupations and opinions about the revolution
Independent Dames: What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution
Story of 22 women and their contributions to the American Revolution
The Scarlet Stockings Spy (Tales of Young Americans)
Suspenseful story of a girl in revolutionary Philadelphia
Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette
Story of the friendship between two Revolutionary War leaders
A Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double Agent
Exciting true story of an enslaved man who spied for the Americans
Gingerbread for Liberty! How a German Baker Helped Win the American Revolution
Cheerful story of a baker and his contributions to the Revolution
If You Lived At The Time Of The American Revolution
Gentle introduction to life in Revolutionary times
Most Wanted: The Revolutionary Partnership of John Hancock & Samuel Adams
Lively, rich story of the Revolution through the lens of two troublemakers
Dangerous Crossing: The Revolutionary Voyage of John Quincy Adams
Exciting story of a formative secret mission for two future presidents, one just a boy, during the Revolutionary War
Chapter books
The Winter of Red Snow: The Revolutionary War Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart
Fictional diary of a girl living in Valley Forge
Guns for General Washington
Exciting novel based on the true story of a young man serving under George Washington
Emma’s Journal: The Story of a Colonial Girl
Fictional, visual diary of a girl in revolutionary Boston
Cast Two Shadows: The American Revolution in the South
Novel about a young woman experiencing the American Revolution from South Carolina
The Riddle of Penncroft Farm
Novel about a young man solving a mystery about the Revolutionary War
The Fifth of March: A Story of the Boston Massacre
Novel about a girl indentured to the Adamses in the days leading up to the Revolution
Meet Felicity
First book in the American Girl series about Felicity, a girl in revolutionary times
A Ride into Morning: The Story of Tempe Wick
Exciting novel based on a legend about a girl during the Revolutionary War
Non-fiction books
George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides
Story of the American Revolution from both perspectives
Liberty or Death: The American Revolution: 1763-1783
Accessible overview of the American Revolution for young readers
Let It Begin Here! Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution
Exciting account of the first two battles of the Revolutionary War
Biographies
Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George?
Fun biography of King George, including Americans’ changing view of him
Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?
Engaging introduction to John Hancock’s role in resisting British rule
The Real Benedict Arnold
Compelling biography about the life and complexities of the famous traitor
Activities
The American Revolution for Kids: A History with 21 Activities
Activities inspired by the American Revolution
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