1776: A New Look at Revolutionary Williamsburg Contributor(s): Foundation, Colonial (Author), Kostyal, Karen (Author), Epstein, Lori (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 1426305184 ISBN-13: 9781426305184 Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2009 * Out of Print * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States |
Dewey: 973.310 |
LCCN: 2009018002 |
Age Level: 8-12 |
Grade Level: 3-7 |
Lexile Measure: 1100 NC (Nonconforming Text) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.78" W x 11.02" L (1.03 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Geographic Orientation - Virginia |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Booklist 10/15/2009 pg. 45 School Library Journal 11/01/2009 pg. 94 Multicultural Review 12/01/2010 pg. 74 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 133248 Reading Level: 7.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Find yourself transported to Williamsburg in the days of the Revolution See the city at war through the eyes of everyday citizens for an exciting new perspective on the historic year of 1776. The latest in the popular New Look line of history titles, K.M. Kostyal's 1776: A New Look at Revolutionary Williamsburg combines new scholarship with rare, powerful photographs to take readers behind the scenes at Colonial Williamsburg. Stunning re-enactment photographs of America's Revolutionary City brings history vividly to life: The narrative goes beyond the story of the founding fathers to give a close-up look at how the war for independence played out for ordinary citizens such as women, blacksmiths, and enslaved people. Colonial Williamsburg scholars shed fresh light on this vital era in our history with the most recent research and analysis. The book's lively design combines with the compelling photography of modern-day Williamsburg's street theater and historic interpretation to transport readers back to the heyday of colonial times. Scenes from around the city include a milliner forced to pack up shop, children at a play in a courtyard next to soldiers on patrol, and slaves wrenched from family and friends as they leave town with their Loyalist masters. This exciting, innovative book takes a new look at a familiar topic through the lives of the men and women who would claim America for their own and declare themselves its first citizens. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. |
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