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History Smashers: The American Revolution

by Kate Messner

Reconsidering the stories of the American Revolution

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Reconsidering the stories of the American Revolution

Kate Messner revisits familiar accounts of the Revolutionary War by examining how popular versions differ from the events described in the historical record. The book uses the story of the warning rides before Lexington and Concord to show that Paul Revere was not the only rider—and that his ride did not, by itself, begin the war. Sidebars, illustrations, photographs, and graphic panels give the history a varied nonfiction format, with attention to the people and chronology behind a widely repeated story.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 exploring U.S. colonial and Revolutionary history
  • Young readers who enjoy illustrated nonfiction and graphic panels
  • Readers curious about checking familiar historical stories against documented details

Themes

Historical myths and popular memoryThe American RevolutionCommunication and warning ridesHistorical chronology

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Book overview

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the Revolutionary War with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.

On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode through Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, shouting, "The British are coming!" to start the American Revolution.RIGHT?

WRONG! Paul Revere made it to Lexington, but before he could complete his mission, he was captured!

The truth is, dozens of Patriots rode around warning people about the Redcoats' plans that night. It was actually a man named Samuel Prescott who succeeded, alerting townspeople in Lexington and then moving on to Concord. But the Revolutionary War didn't officially start for more than a year after Prescott's ride. No joke.

Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history. Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, and Titanic.
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