Rush Revere and the American Revolution: Time-Travel Adventures with Exceptional Americans

by Rush Limbaugh and Kathryn Adams Limbaugh

Book Overview

The American revolution has begun--and Rush Revere, Liberty the horse, and the time-traveling crew are ready to ride into the action Join us on this incredible time-travel adventure Liberty, my wisecracking horse, our old friends Cam, Tommy, Freedom, and I are off to meet some super-brave soldiers in the year 1775. Yep, that's right. We'll be visiting with the underdog heroes who fought for American independence, against all odds--and won But not before eight very real years of danger and uncertainty. Be a part of Rush Revere's crew as we rush, rush, rush into a time when British rule had become a royal pain, and rebellion was in the air. We'll be on hand to see two lanterns hung in the Old North Church, prevent a British spy from capturing Paul Revere, and grapple with danger at the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill. The extra special part of this trip is that right here in the twenty-first century, Cam's dad is a soldier fighting in Afghanistan, and Cam has been pretty angry that he is away. Visiting with exceptional American heroes like Dr. Joseph Warren and George Washington, racing along after Paul Revere on his midnight ride, and seeing the Declaration of Independence signed make Cam see his own dad in a new and special way. But don't worry. Along with the danger, excitement, and patriotism, there will still be time to stop for a delicious spinach, oats, and alfalfa smoothie. No, wait--that one's for Liberty. The kids and I voted for strawberries. Now let's open the magic portal to the past

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476789878
• ISBN13: 9781476789873
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Threshold Editions
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.7" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

History at its finest!

Regardless of your politics this is a must read for kids & adults! Today's Americans have no idea what this country is about, why our constitution is so extraordinary, why Americans have been willing to fight for freedom & liberty from tyranny! The illustrations are terrific, the concept of presenting the historical happenings thru time travel with Liberty the talking horse is ingenious making history engaging & fun for kids of all ages. The book is beautifully written & illustrated with absolute quality of materials. This would be a great gift appreciated by young & old or read it for yourself!