The American Revolution: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

By Zoe Lowery

An informative overview of the American Revolution, this book covers pre-Revolution dissatisfaction, wartime struggles, and the aftermath and its special challenges. This volume helps readers understand the roots, results, and spirit of the American Revolution, but lets them make their own deductions about many lingering issues. Readers will also learn about some of the American Revolution's key players with a special section on the nation's first president, George Washington, and call-out features on Abigail Adams, Mary Otis, and Thomas Paine. This resource satisfies the Common Core requirements for history, such as evaluating various explanations for actions or events.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1680480200
• ISBN13: 9781680480207
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Rosen Education Service
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12