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Foundations of Our Nation series.
These books briefly outline sequential events that led the Colonies to seek independence from Great Britain. Following a basic format, each volume describes the historic occurrence and the principal characters involved; the inclusion of primary source material is valuable. Sidebars, drawings, maps, and photographs add to the readable texts. "Stop and think" questions invite student input. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Foundations of Our Nation titles: The French and Indian War, The Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party, and The Declaration of Independence.
36 pp.
| Boyds/Calkins
| September, 2009
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TradeISBN 978-1-59078-608-6$17.95
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Pairing heavily crosshatched black-and-white drawings with spare text, Decker portrays a turning-point event in the American Revolution: the skirmish between colonists and soldiers that led to the Boston Massacre. This historical picture book for intermediate-level readers will definitely hold their attention, but the action can be frustratingly difficult to follow.
112 pp.
| Capstone
| August, 2008
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4296-2012-3$27.93
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You Choose series.
This book presents the Boston Massacre from the British and American sides. The Choose Your Own Adventure format allows readers to make decisions within the historical context and see how those choices might affect history. Though the writing is simplistic, it's an engaging approach. Reproductions and maps support the text. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.