If You Lived During the American Revolution
If You Lived During the American Revolution
If You Lived During the American Revolution
Description
Description
What do you know about the American Revolution?
What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different?
Scholastic's If You Lived... series answers all of kids' most important questions about events in American history. With a question and answer format, kid-friendly artwork, and engaging information, this series is the perfect partner for the classroom and for history-loving readers.
What if you lived during the American Revolution? What would you have eaten? What would daily life look like? Which side would you have fought on?
Chris Newell answers all these questions and more in this comprehensive dive into the American Revolution and the history leading up to it. Carefully crafted to explore all sides of this historical event, this book is a great choice for Revolutionary War units.
About the Author
About the Author
Steffi Walthall is a Virginia-based illustrator, a sometimes comic artist and all times storyteller that celebrates diversity in all forms. She loves working on character-centric stories whether they are fictional or historical. She is the illustrator of Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round by Kathlyn Kirkwood and You Should Meet John Lewis by Denise Lewis Patrick.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Praise for If You Lived During the American Revolution:
"Appealing and accessible...may spur curious young readers to dive deeper into the origins of the country, especially with the upcoming semiquincentennial anniversary."--Booklist
Praise for If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving:
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
CBC Notable Book
2022 Bank Street Books Best Book of the Year Ages 9-12
*"A welcome addition to the picture book history collection... The text does a remarkable job of giving larger context to the complexity of Indigenous life prior to colonization... This essential book should replace many established titles on the shelf." -- School Library Journal, starred review
*"A measured corrective to pervasive myths about what is often referred to as the 'first Thanksgiving'... The lens Newell offers is a Native one, describing how the Wampanoag and other Native peoples received the English rather than the other way around... Essential." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad:
"Wilkins highlights the heroic achievements of conductors of African descent... A fiery and inspiring look at a pivotal period in U.S. history." -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for If You Lived During the Civil War:
"Younger readers... will be well served." -- Kirkus Reviews
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
The Allstora Membership
Membership Perks:
- Save 30% on all online store purchases
- Exclusive access to author's content
- You pay less, but authors still earn double
Membership Terms:
- To access membership discount simply log in and add to cart, discount applied automatically.
- One month free trial, cancel anytime. Membership renews on the 15th of each month.