Children's Literature for Unit
Anderson, L. H. (2008). Chains. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
* Set in 1776, Isabel and her sister Ruth are slaves to those wealthiest in Manhattan. Isabel
finds her and Ruth’s freedom is she agrees to be a spy. When her sister Ruth is dependent
on her to do so, Isabel’s reluctant self agrees knowing with this, her freedom might be
granted.
Brown, D. (2015). Aaron and Alexander: the most famous duel in American history. New York:
Roaring Brook Press.
* This book tells the famous story of the dual that happened after the Revolutionary War. The book captures the story of these two men and how one does not make it out alive. Its images capture what it might have been like to be there to young readers.
Castrovilla, S. (2013). Revolutionary friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de
Lafayette. Honesdale, PA: Calkins Creek.
* Set in 1776,this books captures the true friendship that occurred during the Revolutionary War between George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette. The story is embedded with quotes from Lafayette and gives students just the right amount of historical content to still keep their interest.
Chandra, D. (2008). George Washington's teeth. New York: Square Fish.
* The book highlights the famous idea of George Washington’s set of wooden teeth. Tieing in the American Revolution, the battle at hand, George Washington now faces the battle of only have two teeth left in this mouth. The story ends with George getting his set of teeth however, the story on how he gets them is half the fun.
Cook, P. (2013). You wouldn't want to be at the Boston tea party!: wharf water wea you'd rather
not drink. New York: Children's Press.
* This books encompasses all aspects of what it might have been like during the time of the Boston Tea Party. This book shows students the hard life of the American. It explains what was going within the 13th colonies during this time and why they indeed through the tea into the ocean
Edwards, R. (2009). Who was George Washington? New York: Grosset & Dunlap.
* This book summarizes the life of George Washington. It gives a timeline of George Washington’s life and all of his contributions. It provides images throughout the book to help student envision what it might have been like during this time.
Fritz, J. (2001). Why not, Lafayette? New York: Puffin Books.
* This book tells the story of the Frenchman Lafayette. This books shows the loyalty of Lafayette and standing up for what he believed in. The author brings to light about all his contributions in a way that is informal narrative that is engaging for students.
Fradin, D. B. (2003). Who was Thomas Jefferson? New York: Grosset & Dunlap.
* This book summarizes the life of Thomas Jefferson. It gives a timeline of Thomas
Jefferson’s life and all of his contributions. It provides images throughout the book to help student envision what it might have been like during this time.
Griffin, J. B., & Tomes, M. (2002). Phoebe the spy. New York: Puffin Books.
* This book shows the bravery of a girl who has set out to save George Washington. Someone is planning an assassination of George Washington and Phoebe uses her position to find out who might be involved. This books shows what life was like for people of color during this time period.
Harris, M. C. (2016). What is the Declaration of Independence? New York: Grosset & Dunlap.
* This book explains the process that went on during the drafting process of the Declaration of Independence. Colonist were risking their lives in order to fight for their freedom during the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence was the document that made that official. Students will better understand the aspects of this document and all of time and effort that went into creating it.
Herbert, J. (2002). The American Revolution for kids: a history with 21 activities. Chicago:
Chicago Review Press.
* This book is a great collection of activities that tells the story of the American Revolution for students in grades 4 -6th. It is filled with textual materials, illustrations, and more. It includes major events that occurred during this time period such as the Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party.
Morley, J. (2013). You wouldn't want to be an American colonist!: a settlement you'd rather not
start. New York: Children's Press.
* This books engages students by making them part of the story. This text shows students the dark side of being an American colonist. It also provides engaging material for reluctant readers.
Moss, M. (2001). Emma's journal: the story of a Colonial girl. San Diego: Harcourt Brace.
*This book tells the story of the American Revolution through a series of letters in a journal. While working, Emma meets a number of historical figures throughout the book. The end of the journal tells the story of Emma being reunited with her family.
Murray, S. (2015). American Revolution. NY, NY: DK Publishing.
* This eyewitness book shows students the struggle for American independence. It contains great visuals for students. It shows students the life of the brave soldiers who fought for the independence we have today.
Osborne, M. P., Boyce, N. P., & Murdocca, S. (2004). The Revolutionary War: a nonfiction
companion to Revolutionary War on Wednesday. New York: Random House.
* From the best selling series some a book focused around the American Revolution. This book is a companion book to the novel Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne. This book is chock full of photos, illustrations and fun tidbits for students to be engaged.
Osborne, M. P. (2000). Magic Tree House: Revolutionary war on wednesday #22. NY, NY:
Random House.
* The Magic Tree House moves to colonial times in this transitional book for readers. Students will see Jack and Annie watch George Washington lead his army for attack. Jack and Annie have some influence in keeping General George to fighting the fight despite the bad weather.
Pingry, P. A. (2013). The story of America's birthday. Nashville, TN: CandyCane Press.
* This book depicts the founding of the United States for readers who are young. The book has bright visuals that shows students the tie of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. This books is perfect for readers on a lower level to still get historical content.
Pollack, P. (2017). Who was Alexander Hamilton? New York: Grosset & Dunlap.
* This book summarizes the life of Alexander Hamilton. It gives a timeline of Alexander Hamilton’s life and all of his contributions. It provides images throughout the book to help student envision what it might have been like during this time.
Schanzer, R. (2007). George vs. George: the American Revolution as seen from both
sides. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society.
* This book shows the relationship between General George and King George III. It tells the story of the American Revolution from both sides. This book is great to use when teaching point of view and showing different points of view within historical content.
Sheinkin, S. (2015). King George, what was his problem?: the whole hilarious story of the
American Revolution. New York: Square Fish.
* This book is a humorous book that engages students about American History. It is chock full about facts how the war started, who was involved and what happened to who. It is a textbook without the boring writing on the American Revolution.
* Set in 1776, Isabel and her sister Ruth are slaves to those wealthiest in Manhattan. Isabel
finds her and Ruth’s freedom is she agrees to be a spy. When her sister Ruth is dependent
on her to do so, Isabel’s reluctant self agrees knowing with this, her freedom might be
granted.
Brown, D. (2015). Aaron and Alexander: the most famous duel in American history. New York:
Roaring Brook Press.
* This book tells the famous story of the dual that happened after the Revolutionary War. The book captures the story of these two men and how one does not make it out alive. Its images capture what it might have been like to be there to young readers.
Castrovilla, S. (2013). Revolutionary friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de
Lafayette. Honesdale, PA: Calkins Creek.
* Set in 1776,this books captures the true friendship that occurred during the Revolutionary War between George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette. The story is embedded with quotes from Lafayette and gives students just the right amount of historical content to still keep their interest.
Chandra, D. (2008). George Washington's teeth. New York: Square Fish.
* The book highlights the famous idea of George Washington’s set of wooden teeth. Tieing in the American Revolution, the battle at hand, George Washington now faces the battle of only have two teeth left in this mouth. The story ends with George getting his set of teeth however, the story on how he gets them is half the fun.
Cook, P. (2013). You wouldn't want to be at the Boston tea party!: wharf water wea you'd rather
not drink. New York: Children's Press.
* This books encompasses all aspects of what it might have been like during the time of the Boston Tea Party. This book shows students the hard life of the American. It explains what was going within the 13th colonies during this time and why they indeed through the tea into the ocean
Edwards, R. (2009). Who was George Washington? New York: Grosset & Dunlap.
* This book summarizes the life of George Washington. It gives a timeline of George Washington’s life and all of his contributions. It provides images throughout the book to help student envision what it might have been like during this time.
Fritz, J. (2001). Why not, Lafayette? New York: Puffin Books.
* This book tells the story of the Frenchman Lafayette. This books shows the loyalty of Lafayette and standing up for what he believed in. The author brings to light about all his contributions in a way that is informal narrative that is engaging for students.
Fradin, D. B. (2003). Who was Thomas Jefferson? New York: Grosset & Dunlap.
* This book summarizes the life of Thomas Jefferson. It gives a timeline of Thomas
Jefferson’s life and all of his contributions. It provides images throughout the book to help student envision what it might have been like during this time.
Griffin, J. B., & Tomes, M. (2002). Phoebe the spy. New York: Puffin Books.
* This book shows the bravery of a girl who has set out to save George Washington. Someone is planning an assassination of George Washington and Phoebe uses her position to find out who might be involved. This books shows what life was like for people of color during this time period.
Harris, M. C. (2016). What is the Declaration of Independence? New York: Grosset & Dunlap.
* This book explains the process that went on during the drafting process of the Declaration of Independence. Colonist were risking their lives in order to fight for their freedom during the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence was the document that made that official. Students will better understand the aspects of this document and all of time and effort that went into creating it.
Herbert, J. (2002). The American Revolution for kids: a history with 21 activities. Chicago:
Chicago Review Press.
* This book is a great collection of activities that tells the story of the American Revolution for students in grades 4 -6th. It is filled with textual materials, illustrations, and more. It includes major events that occurred during this time period such as the Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party.
Morley, J. (2013). You wouldn't want to be an American colonist!: a settlement you'd rather not
start. New York: Children's Press.
* This books engages students by making them part of the story. This text shows students the dark side of being an American colonist. It also provides engaging material for reluctant readers.
Moss, M. (2001). Emma's journal: the story of a Colonial girl. San Diego: Harcourt Brace.
*This book tells the story of the American Revolution through a series of letters in a journal. While working, Emma meets a number of historical figures throughout the book. The end of the journal tells the story of Emma being reunited with her family.
Murray, S. (2015). American Revolution. NY, NY: DK Publishing.
* This eyewitness book shows students the struggle for American independence. It contains great visuals for students. It shows students the life of the brave soldiers who fought for the independence we have today.
Osborne, M. P., Boyce, N. P., & Murdocca, S. (2004). The Revolutionary War: a nonfiction
companion to Revolutionary War on Wednesday. New York: Random House.
* From the best selling series some a book focused around the American Revolution. This book is a companion book to the novel Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne. This book is chock full of photos, illustrations and fun tidbits for students to be engaged.
Osborne, M. P. (2000). Magic Tree House: Revolutionary war on wednesday #22. NY, NY:
Random House.
* The Magic Tree House moves to colonial times in this transitional book for readers. Students will see Jack and Annie watch George Washington lead his army for attack. Jack and Annie have some influence in keeping General George to fighting the fight despite the bad weather.
Pingry, P. A. (2013). The story of America's birthday. Nashville, TN: CandyCane Press.
* This book depicts the founding of the United States for readers who are young. The book has bright visuals that shows students the tie of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. This books is perfect for readers on a lower level to still get historical content.
Pollack, P. (2017). Who was Alexander Hamilton? New York: Grosset & Dunlap.
* This book summarizes the life of Alexander Hamilton. It gives a timeline of Alexander Hamilton’s life and all of his contributions. It provides images throughout the book to help student envision what it might have been like during this time.
Schanzer, R. (2007). George vs. George: the American Revolution as seen from both
sides. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society.
* This book shows the relationship between General George and King George III. It tells the story of the American Revolution from both sides. This book is great to use when teaching point of view and showing different points of view within historical content.
Sheinkin, S. (2015). King George, what was his problem?: the whole hilarious story of the
American Revolution. New York: Square Fish.
* This book is a humorous book that engages students about American History. It is chock full about facts how the war started, who was involved and what happened to who. It is a textbook without the boring writing on the American Revolution.