Cornstalks and Cannonballs (On My Own Books)

by Barbara Mitchell

Book Overview

Relates how the citizens of Lewes, Delaware, outwitted the British Navy during the War of 1812. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876141211
• ISBN13: 9780876141212
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: Carol R Hoda Books
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

Good Children's Book with a historic look at Lewes, DE

Cornstalks and Cannonballs is a 46 page children's book that takes a look at the history of Lewes, DE. Children will learn how the local town's people came together to outwit & defeat the English Navy using their intellect, farm tools, and cornstalks. It shows how men, women and children came together as a team to help save their small town. It is a nice way to learn some history about the War of 1812, the town of Lewes, DE and at the same time learn a lesson in teamwork. It is a short read with rather large print & some black and white photo sketches. It MAY not be an EASY read for younger readers since it does contain some larger words such as revoluntionary, lighthouse, tomorrow, vegetables, knitting, fishermen, grandfathers, grandmothers, and cannonballs. However, it is a good read for grade school children.