If You Lived At The Time Of The American Revolution (If You.) | 
|  | | | Title: | If You Lived At The Time Of The American Revolution (If You.) | | Author: | Kay Moore | | Publisher: | Scholastic Paperbacks | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 01 June, 1998 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0590674447 / 9780590674447 | | List Price: | $5.99 | | Amazon Price: | $5.99 | |
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Using a lively question-and answer-format, the author explains the American Revolution not only as a war for freedom which the American colonies fought against the British, but also as a "civil" war between the Patriots and those colonists who remained loyal to King George III. Special attention is paid to the role of children in the war and to the issues affecting them: What was life like before the Revolution? How did your life change after the Declaration of Independence? Would you have seen a battle?...Gone to school? Colorful accounts of famous figures, and words and expressions (such as "cowboy" and "John Hancock") that were coined during the Revolution enliven the text and enable readers to feel some connection with the people of the period.
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Customer Reviews:
• Terribly One Sided Account Of The Revolution. 30 July, 2006
According the the Author's note, the purpose of this book is to show what America lost by winning the Revolution. She portrays the loyalists having been treated unfairly by the patriots, to the point of not being able to send their children to school, not being able to speak freely, and being in fear of being attacked and having their homes burned down. She fails to mention any dangers faced by the Patriots. This book is horribly one sided. I bought this for my neice, but would be ashamed to actually give it to her as a gift.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A9BWYA82ADB0W
• Excellent Information 29 July, 2007
This book covers all of the information on the American Revolution but it is super long so it's an excellent resource but is not a read aloud unless you choose only a couple chapters at a time.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3NDUL8BTP3P70
• Inappropiate Age Range Or Information 15 May, 2008
We have other in you books that we really enjoyed while my son learned some history. This book is listed for ages 9-12 but assumed much more pre-knowledge of the american revolution than children that age would have. There was no real history attached minus some people were loyalists and some were patriots. What information that was in this book was lost for the 9-12 year old group because it is a difficult read for the age. The words are probably typical content and timeframe accurate but not explained and the book is too conceptual not fact based. Overall reading the book it was clearly written with a agenda - which was not to inform you of the timeframe or life in the timeframe but rather that war is bad. A fine message for a book not titled If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution. Either the age range or information contained should be adjusted.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A6YK2BR677KPO
• Both Sides Of The Story! 01 October, 2007
Kay Moore's excellent book is of tremendous value to young students of history because it contributes something rare for younger readers -- some insight into the other side of the story of the American Revolution.
Not every colonist was in favor of war, and many fled for their lives rather than refuse to follow their conscience. Many in the colonies felt they owed their comfortable lifestyle to England, and had no intention of biting the hand that had fed them so well. They also felt that they had the rights and privilidges of free British men and women, and needed no rebellion to secure it. Much like the Civil War, families were torn apart by this issue, sometimes father against son, and brother against brother. To not tell this story would be an injustice to both sides.
Kate Moore's magnificent book, If You Lived At The Time of The American Revolution is an absolute must for students. Adults can learn a great deal from it as well.
- Reviewed by customer ID: AKMEY1BSHSDG7
• History Made Interesting! 08 February, 2008
I teach U.S. History to 5th graders. History can be dull, and the 5th grade textbook gives minimal information about this time period. This book makes this time period come alive for kids! The illustrations are cute, and the information they learn is more memorable and detailed. I recommend this book to anyone studying (or teaching) this time period at a younger age.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1NMQXFRX1KAWT
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