Melissa Stone Billings

Fun critical thinking book series that keeps kids entertained. I would love to have the entire series.

Summary:
Paul revere is not happy with the government so he joins the rebellion. Then he sees snow balls getting thrown at the red coats. After the Boston massacre it was decided to go to war with great britian. The leaders of the rebels left and told paul he was in charging of warning when the brites ere coming. He got on his horse and woke up all the minute min, starting the revolution.
William was a tanner that wanted to be a musician. William quite his job at the tannery and started music show more full time. His wife was worried about how they would get by, but William was happy. Williams music found its place helping the marching soldiers.
The Americans needed a spy during the american revolution, so they always would know britians next move. Nathan hale volunteered and a few days later got on a ship.Nathan was caught when trying to leave the country and hanged the next morning. He gives a very important quote before he dies.
Personal reaction:
American history should be important to all of us, and Nathans story always gives me the goosebumps.
Classroom extensions:
1. Draw this points of history
2. Take turns telling history stories show less

Stimulate reading excitement with nonfiction crafted for middle-level readabilityThis best-selling series motivates with high-interest selections at middle-level readability