MrsWeasley Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 My five year old wants books about the American Revolutionary War with lots of pictures of battles. I'm struggling to think of anything appropriate. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Step into Reading has a picture/reader on Paul Revere's Ride by Shana Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Not a book, but Liberty's Kids is great. All three of my kids love it, but it may be more than what you are looking for. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochenan Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 My oldest son loves history and enjoyed looking at "battle books". His favorites are the DK American Revolution book and The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. The version I purchased has great illustrations, a map in the beginning that shows the original plan and a map at the end that shows the actually route different riders took. There is also a pocket which contains a letter from the British discussing where powder and arms were being stored. Another great book is The Children's Book of America. It doesn't show maps or actual battles. It does have inspiring stories of war, like the Star Spangled Banner, George Washington, Robert E. Lee, Lewis and Clark. Seriously, I probably read the story of the Star Spangled Banner every night for a month. Also, Liberty Kids is amazing. My boys 3,4 and 6 watch it. http://www.amazon.com/Eyewitness-American-Revolution-Books/dp/0789485567/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1441677938&sr=8-2&keywords=DK+american+revolution http://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Ride-Paul-Revere/dp/1929766130/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1441678091&sr=1-2&keywords=midnight+ride+of+paul+revere http://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Book-America-William-Bennett/dp/0684849305/ref=sr_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1441678202&sr=1-10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 John, Paul, George and Ben Coloring Book (s there are others) Child's First Book of American History Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Not a book, but Liberty's Kids is great. All three of my kids love it, but it may be more than what you are looking for. :) Huge hit here also. Books that emphasize battles and/or weapons; do preview bc my kids haven't been 5 in a long time: Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of the American Revolution The Atlas of Famous Battles of the American Revolution (a whole series, one book per battle, expensive bc made for libraries) Let It Begin Here: Lexington and Concord, First Battles of the American Revolution DK Eyewitness Books: American Revolution (not just battles but lots of pics) Top Secret Files: American Revolution (more spy oriented but some weapons) If you have a Barnes and Nobles near you, it's worth checking the bargain section. Mine usually has quite a few tabletop type books on war, battle, weapons of different eras. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porridge Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Lucille Recht Penner books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 At that age, my son loved this book: http://www.amazon.com/You-Lived-Time-American-Revolution/dp/0590674447 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Don't forget Sam the Minuteman, a leveled reader: http://www.amazon.com/Sam-Minuteman-Can-Read-Book/dp/0064441075/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1441725800&sr=1-1&keywords=sam+the+minuteman Dd read the Magic Tree House Revolutionary War fact tracker which was well done:) http://www.amazon.com/American-Revolution-Nonfiction-Companion-Revolutionary/dp/0375823794/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1441726102&sr=1-1&keywords=Revolutionary+war+fact+tracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistyMountain Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 My son loves books on this topic. Even my dd read the Magic School House fact tracker about the Revolution and liked it and wars are not a topic she typically likes. The If You Lived in the Times of the American Revolution or You Wouldn't Want to books related to that time period are good. I also like the Maestro book about it and Paul Revere's ride. Ds has probably listened to nearly every book in the library on the topic. I cannot remember all the good ones but the Weapons and Gear one and Let it Begin Here a pp mentioned are two of his favorites. Liberty Kids is really good and it is usually cheap on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aelgraham Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 One of my favorite homeschool years was when I did Early American history with my daughter, loosely using the BF guide. The books are great: http://bfbooks.com/Early-American-History-Primary-Jumbo-Pack We capped the year with a visit to D.C. Awesome! Ditto on Liberty's Kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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