Countdown to Independence: A Revolution of Ideas in England and Her American Colonies: 1760-1776
Written by: Natalie Bober
"A thorough, balanced look at the events that led to the American Revolution. Starting in 1760, when George III took the throne, Bober describes how individuals, ideas, and actions eventually brought about the unexpected and far from inevitable emergence of a new nation. Chapters alternate between action in England and in the Colonies, providing a variety of viewpoints. Devoting more than 300 pages to just 17 years, Bober fleshes out many historical occurrences that are often oversimplified or even passed over in other children's books on the period. With the Stamp Act, for instance, she explores the reactions of many groups and individuals, revealing the practical, philosophical, and political arguments for and against its implementation. The personalities of key figures emerge in memorable ways, supported by direct quotes and engaging anecdotes."
School Library Journal Review
Online Resources:
http://www.cvsd.org/american_revolution.asp
http://americanrevwar.homestead.com/files/index2.htm
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