The Untold Story of the Black Regiment: Fighting in the Revolutionary War

by Michael Burgan

Overview

The inspiring story of the black soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War is important and unforgettable, yet it's unfamiliar to many people. These soldiers served heroically to win the freedom of a nation where "all men are created equal." However, many of those who fought would not get to experience the freedom for which they risked their lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756549794
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	What You Didn't Know About the American Revolution
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	1,118,863
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	1070L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Table of Contents

The road to war — First blacks on the battlefield — A growing role for blacks — Fighting for the British — The end of the war and after.

Interviews

Supplements the curriculum with lesser-known, "behind the scenes" information on the American Revolution                   Primary source quotes Vibrant, colorful illustrations Engaging nonfiction text Maps, info graphics, timeline Extensive research Expert consultation Common core features for informational text Critical thinking writing prompts Carefully written text to match grade level and reading level

Editorial Reviews

This series chronicles lesser-known events of the Revolutionary War. . . .The content is fascinating and the fact that a topic that is the main emphasis in one book is mentioned in other volumes in the series will cause readers to feel the connections.

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