Revolutionary War Days: Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes (American Kids in History Series)

By David C. King

Book Overview

Discover life in America during the Revolutionary War with dozensof exciting projects, games, and recipes.

Step back in time to 1776 America and visit with the Logan familyon their farm in Virginia, and the Wentworths at their inn inPhiladelphia. Join eleven-year-old Joshua Logan and twelve-year-oldPeggy Wentworth as they share the excitement, adventure, and hardwork of Revolutionary War days. Let Joshua and Peggy show you howto play their favorite games, cook up yummy recipes, and even makecool toys and crafts

Learn to make a pair of comfy moccasins, design your own flag, playthe exciting game of Siege, and taste the scrumptious flavors ofthe time by baking your own cranberry nut bread or deliciousIndependence Day shortcake. Brimming with authentic sights, tastes, and activities, Revolutionary War Days will bring the past to vividlife and take you on an exhilarating journey into a fascinatingtime in American history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471393088
• ISBN13: 9780471393085
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Have fun making history!

For the young history student in your circle, Revolutionary War Days by David C. King is an absolute must purchase! It will enhance the study of history by encouraging a lively interest in the everyday lives of two families of the day: the Logans of Virginia and the Wentworths of Philadelphia. By sharing in the work, play and creativity of two children, young readers will enjoy bringing that past to life, themselves! What better way is there to learn about the past?

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My son is 9 and absolutely enjoys this book so much. It is well written and entertaining for his age group.