“The Colonial Wars”, Alden R. Carter (Franklin Watts division of Grolier Publishing, 1992). A good background history of the colonial wars that preceded the Revolution.
“The American Revolution”, Alden R. Carter (Franklin Watts division of Grolier Publishing, 1992). An introductory history of the Revolution.
“If You Lived in Colonial Times”, Ann McGovern (Scholastic Inc., 1964). A question and answer book that illustrates life in the 17th and early 18th century If You Grew Up with George Washington by Ruth Belove Gross (Scholastic Inc., 1982). A question and answer book that illustrates life in the mid-late 18th century
“From Colonies To Country”, Joy Hakim (Oxford University Press, 1993). A lively and thorough history covering the Seven Years Wars through the Revolution
“Yankee Doodle Boy”, Joseph Plumb Martin, edited by George F. Scheer (Holiday House, 1964). An abridged version of Private Yankee Doodle for younger readers.
“A Young Patriot: The American Revolution as Experienced by One Boy”, Jim Murphy (Clarion Books, 1995). Private Yankee Doodle, abridged and re-told with maps and illustrations.
“Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia”, Margaret Cousins (Landmark Books, 1952). A biography of Ben Franklin for young readers.
“Paul Revere: Boston Patriot (Childhood of Famous Americans Series)”, by Augusta Stevenson (Aladdin Paperbacks, 1946). A biography of Paul Revere for young readers.
“Paul Revere’s Ride”, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated by Ted Rand (Dutton Children’s Books, 1990). The classic (although historically inaccurate) poem, wonderfully illustrated for children young and old.
“The Uncommon Soldier of the Revolution: Women and Young People who Fought for American Independence”, (Eastern Acorn Press, 1986). Four articles from American History Illustrated magazine, with extensive reprinting of primary accounts.
“Uniforms of the American Revolution Coloring Book”, Peter Copeland (Dover Publications, Inc., 1974). Thirty drawings of American, British, French and German soldiers from the Revolution, with historical notes and uniform descriptions.
“Heroes of the American Revolution Coloring Book”, David Brownell with engravings by Alonzo Chappel and drawings by Nancy Conkle (Bellerophon Books, 1995). Biographical sketches of prominent soldiers of the Revolution.
“Heroines of the American Revolution Coloring Book”, Jill Canon with drawings by Alan Archambault (Bellerophon Books, 1995). Biographical sketches of prominent women of the Revolution.