DK Eyewitness Books: American Revolution - Illustrated History Guide for Kids & Adults | Perfect for Homeschooling, Classroom Learning & History Enthusiasts

This book is intended for the younger reader. It tells of the American Revolution in very broad strokes. It acts as an introduction in the most important period in the development of the United States. Much of the American Revolution, the buildup to it and what takes place after Yorktown are slowly being shrink wrapped into oblivion. In a few more decades, the entire period from 1756 to 1816 will be but a few paragraphs in our American History drama.What makes this book special is not only the written word but the beautiful pictures of the events. The younger mind will be attracted to the color of the prints and hopefully encouraged to read the smaller print as well. It is not long in content nor is it great in number of pages. But it certainly makes a great first impression which might lead the reader to investigate this marvelous time in our history in greater detail.I would recommend it as a coffee table book. Its size, format and colors will lead an observer to investigate between the pages. If we can simply tweak the reader's interest, I think he (she) will read on at an early age. This is the book I would like to see in doctor's offices as well as ballet parlors. Every library in grade school should have several copies and feature it on the "must read" lists. History teachers should make it part of their personal library. And every American should treat themselves to the birth of our nation in such simple and colorful terms.