The Boston Tea Party

by Ann Malaspina

Overview

Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? This title explores the tax policies and the colonies' frustrations leading up to the Boston Tea Party. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617837074
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	Foundations of Our Nation Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Ship in the Harbor 4

Chapter 2 The Dreaded Tea Tax 12

Chapter 3 Resistance on Both Sides 22

Chapter 4 "A Little Saltwater Tea" 28

Chapter 5 Turning Point 36

Important Dates 42

Stop and Think 44

Glossary 46

Learn More 47

Index 48

About the Author 48