DPL - Juniper - American Revolution

Juniper ES: Mrs. Speed’s Project on Colonial America and the American Revolution

American Revolution Websites

Kid Info: American Revolution
http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/american_revolution.html

The American Revolution
http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/default.aspx

Liberty! The American Revolution
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/

Liberty’s Kids
http://www.libertyskids.com/archive.html

America’s Story From America’s Library
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/revolut/jb_revolut_subj.html

The Revolutionary War: A Journey Towards Freedom
http://library.thinkquest.org/10966/

Revolutionary War: Birth of a Nation
http://www.historycentral.com/revolt/Causes.html

American Revolution
http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/revolution/

The History Place- Prelude to Revolution 1763-1775
http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/revolution/rev-prel.htm

The History Place- Conflict and Revolution 1775-1776
http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/revolution/revwar-75.htm

National Park Service Museum Collections: American Revolutionary War
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/revwar/index1.html

Colonial America & Famous Early Americans Websites

13 Colonies
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13.htm

A Colonial Family and Community
http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/smartfun/colonial/intro/index.html

Life in the 18^th Century
http://www.history.org/History/index.cfm

Colonial America
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/colonial/jb_colonial_subj.html

Colonial Hall: A Look at America’s Founders
http://colonialhall.com/index_t1.php

The Lives of Famous Early Americans
http://www.earlyamerica.com/lives/

Notable Women of Early America
http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/notable/

America’s Founding Fathers: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_founding_fathers.html

Inauguration of George Washington Websites

The Inauguration of George Washington, 1789
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/washingtoninaug.htm

Washington’s Inauguration
http://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/henry/history/inauguration/index.htm

Presidential Inaugurations: George Washington
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/pihtml/pi001.html

Library Online Resources/Databases

Find Online Resources under Homework Help on the Deschutes Public Library’s website.

Biography In Context
A comprehensive database of biographical information on more than 180,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.

Junior Reference Collection
Covering the core curriculum areas, including history, literature, science, social studies, and more, JRC provides a premium selection of reference, primary sources, and multimedia content, including audio and video clips and more than 7,400 photographs.

Student Resources in Context
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Resources for Colonial America and the American Revolution at the Deschutes Public Library

Reference Materials at the Downtown Bend Library


	The Revolutionary War. Subjects United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783. Valley Forge (Pa.) -- History -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns.

	American eras : the colonial era, 1600-1754 Subjects United States -- Civilization -- To 1783.

	American eras : the revolutionary era, 1754-1783 Subjects United States -- Civilization -- To 1783. United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783. United States -- Social life and customs -- To 1775. United States -- Social life and customs -- 1775-1783.

	Encyclopedia of the American Revolution Boatner, Mark Mayo, 1921- Subjects United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Encyclopedias.

	North America in colonial times : an encyclopedia for students An encyclopedia of the history of the American colonies and Canada, including Native Americans, Spanish missions, English and Dutch exploration, the slave trade, and the French and Indian War. Subjects Europe -- Colonies -- America -- History -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile. North America -- History -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile. North America -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Encyclopedias.

	Colonial America Subjects United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Encyclopedias, Juvenile.

Non-Fiction Materials on the American Revolution

Browse the 973.3s call numbers for many titles or conduct a keyword search for “american revolution” to expand your search. Here are some examples of what you will find with an “american revolution” keyword search:


	The brave women and children of the American Revolution Micklos, John. "Learn how the women and children kept life going, spied, and fought in the Revolutionary War"--Provided by publisher. Subjects Children -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. Women -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. Spies -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, Female -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Women -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, Juvenile -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Children -- Juvenile literature.

	Key battles of the American Revolution, 1776-1778 Anderson, Dale, 1953- Subjects United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns -- Juvenile literature.

	The American Revolution Sheinkin, Steve. Contains true stories and real quotes about the American Revolution not often found in formal history texts, and includes notes on the later lives of key figures in the conflict. Subjects United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile literature.

	American revolution : a nonfiction companion to Revolutionary War on Wednesday Osborne, Mary Pope. Presents a picture of life in colonial America and reviews the causes and major events of the American Revolution. Subjects United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. United States -- Social conditions -- To 1865.

	American Revolution battles and leaders Subjects United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Biography. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns.

	The crossing : how George Washington saved the American Revolution Murphy, Jim, 1947- Subjects Trenton, Battle of, Trenton, N.J., 1776 -- Juvenile literature. Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Military leadership -- Juvenile literature. United States. Continental Army -- History -- Juvenile literature. Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814 -- Juvenile literature. Delaware River Valley (N.Y.-Del. and N.J.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile literature.

	Independent dames : what you never knew about the women and girls of the American Revolution Anderson, Laurie Halse. Subjects United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Women -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, Female -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Women -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. Women -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Girls -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. Girls -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

	The Revolutionary War begins : would you join the fight? Landau, Elaine. Explores the beginning of the Revolutionary War, discussing the causes and leaders of the rebellion, and how the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord began America's long road to independence. Subjects United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile literature.

	Let it begin here! : April 19, 1775, the day the American Revolution began Brown, Don, 1949- Provides an informative look at the events that lead up to this important day in history when American heroes took a stand against an oppressive monarch in order gain the freedom they deserved in the new land they worked hard to build. Subjects Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775 -- Juvenile literature. Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775 -- Juvenile literature.

	Bushnell's submarine : the best kept secret of the American Revolution Lefkowitz, Arthur S. Subjects Submarines (Ships) -- United States -- History -- 18th century. Submarine warfare -- United States -- History -- 18th century. Bushnell, David, b. 1740.

	Declaring independence : life during the American Revolution Miller, Brandon Marie. Subjects United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Social aspects -- Juvenile literature. United States -- Social conditions -- To 1865 -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Social aspects. United States -- Social conditions -- To 1865.

	Let it begin here! : Lexington & Concord : first battles of the American Revolution Fradin, Dennis B. Subjects Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775 -- Juvenile literature. Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775 -- Juvenile literature.

	George vs. George : the American Revolution as seen from both sides Schanzer, Rosalyn. Explores how the characters and lives of King George III of England and George Washington affected the progress and outcome of the American Revolution. Subjects Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Juvenile literature. George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 -- Juvenile literature. Presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Generals -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Presidents. Kings, queens, rulers, etc. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile literature. Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literature. Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 -- Juvenile literature.

	American Revolution Sheinkin, Steve. True facts and stories that you don't find in textbooks about the American Revolution. Subjects United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Anecdotes -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.

	Unite or die : how thirteen states became a nation Jules, Jacqueline, 1956- In 1783, the American Revolution ended. A new country was born! But that new country took awhile to get on its feet. Squabbles among the states, a weak central government, and a fear of tyrannical leaders made the young democracy a complicated, divided mess. Could the United States of America survive? Subjects United States. Constitution -- Juvenile literature. Constitutional history -- United States -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- 1783-1815 -- Juvenile literature. United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789 -- Juvenile literature.

Non-Fiction Materials on the Colonial Period

Browse the 973.2s call numbers for many titles or conduct a keyword search for “colonial america” to expand your search. Here are some examples of what you will find with a “colonial america” keyword search:


	How?d they do that? in-- colonial America Sherman, Patrice. Subjects United States -- Social life and customs -- To 1775 -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literature.

	Colonial America, 1543-1763 McNeese, Tim. Subjects United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile literature.

	The dreadful, smelly colonies : the disgusting details about life in colonial America Raum, Elizabeth. "Describes disgusting details about daily life in the American Colonies, including housing, food, and sanitation"--Provided by publisher. Subjects United States -- Social life and customs -- To 1775 -- Juvenile literature.

	Fort Mose : and the story of the man who built the first free black settlement in Colonial America Turner, Glennette Tilley. Tells the story of Fort Mose, the first free African settlement to legally exist in what is now the United States, established in St. Augustine, Florida, in 1738, and includes over forty images, as well as notes on the uncovering of the fort. Subjects Fort Mose Site (Fla.) -- Juvenile literature. Menendez, Francisco, b. ca. 1700 -- Juvenile literature. Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- Militia -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. African Americans -- Florida -- Saint Augustine -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. African Americans -- Florida -- Saint Augustine -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. Free African Americans -- Florida -- Saint Augustine -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. Fugitive slaves -- Florida -- Saint Augustine -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. Frontier and pioneer life -- Florida -- Saint Augustine -- Juvenile literature. Saint Augustine (Fla.) -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. Florida -- History -- Spanish colony, 1565-1763 -- Juvenile literature.

	Voices from colonial America : New France 1534-1763 : featuring the region that now includes all or parts of Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Maine, and Canada from Manitoba to Newfoundland Worth, Richard. Subjects Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Juvenile literature. French -- North America -- History -- Juvenile literature. North America -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literature.

	Voices from colonial America. Georgia, 1521-1776 Doak, Robin S. (Robin Santos), 1963- Subjects Georgia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literature.

	Holidays and celebrations in colonial America Roberts, Russell, 1953- Subjects Holidays -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literature. United States -- Social life and customs -- To 1775 -- Juvenile literature.

	Outrageous women of Colonial America Furbee, Mary R. (Mary Rodd), 1954- Subjects United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Women -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

	Good women of a well-blessed land : women's lives in colonial America Miller, Brandon Marie. A social history of the American colonial period with a focus on the daily lives of women, including European immigrants, Native Americans, and slaves. Subjects Women -- United States -- History -- 17th century -- Juvenile literature. Women -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. United States -- Social life and customs -- To 1775 -- Juvenile literature.

	Your travel guide to colonial America Day, Nancy. Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in the American colonies, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more. Subjects United States -- Social life and customs -- To 1775 -- Juvenile literature. United States -- Guidebooks -- Juvenile literature. United States -- Social life and customs -- To 1775.

	Hasty pudding, Johnnycakes, and other good stuff : cooking in colonial America Ichord, Loretta Frances. Presents colonial food preparation with a look at the influences of available ingredients, cooking methods, and equipment. Includes recipes and appendix of classroom cooking directions. Subjects Cookery, American -- History -- Juvenile literature. United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literature. Food habits -- United States -- History -- 17th century -- Juvenile literature. Food habits -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature. Cookery, American -- History. United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Biographies

Biographies are shelved by the name of the subject of the book. Here are a few of the prominent Colonial and American Revolution figures included in the biography collection:

Benedict Arnold

Benjamin Franklin

Betsy Ross

George Washington

Henry Patrick

John Adams

John Hancock

John Paul Jones

King George III

Lafayette

Nathaniel Green

Paul Revere

Phillis Wheatley