Annotated bibliography
Anderson, Laurie Halse. Forge. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010.
This books tells the story of Curzon, an escaped slave, who joins the Revolutionary War and must decide if he is willing to risk everything for his freedom.
American Antiquarian Society. “Online Exhibitions.” Accessed June 12, 2017. http://www.americanantiquarian.org/earlyamericannewsmedia/.
Website contains many different topics related to the history of the United States. The focus of reference was on the news media and the making of America.
Bial, Raymond. Where Washington Walked. New York: Walker and Company, 2004.
This picture book provides some detailed intimate glimpses into the private life of George Washington. The book also has some beautiful pictures from Mount Vernon.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. “The American Revolution.” Accessed June 12, 2017. http://www.ouramericanrevolution.org/.
The website contains many resources for teachers and parents concerning the history of the American Revolution and colonial history.
Dweck, Carol. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. New York: Random House, 2006.
This documents Dr. Carol Dweck’s pioneering research about mindsets, and how those mindsets connect to our work, play, and life.
Fradin, Dennis Brindell. The Signers: The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence. New York: Scholastic, 2002.
Each of the signers has historical and biographical information provided in terms that students can use and reference for further study.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon. “Primary Sources.” Accessed July 15, 2017. http://www.mountvernon.org/education/primary-sources-2/.
The official website of President George Washington’s estate Mount Vernon.
Herbert, Janis. The American Revolution for Kids. Chicago: Chicago Review Press, 2002. The author provides some lesser known information about the American Revolutionary period. Also activities for school implementation are included.
Malam, John. The Founding Fathers: Creators of the United States. New York: Scholastic, 2014.
Biographies of the key figures in the American Revolutionary period of United States history.
Massachusetts Historical Society. “The Coming of the Revolution.” Accessed June 7, 2017. http://masshist.org/revolution/index.html.
This website provides information about key people and places associated with battles, conflicts, and engagements during the American Revolution
National Humanities Center. “Education Programs: Primary Sources.” Accessed June 14, 2017. http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/education-programs/#primary-sources.
A collection of primary sources from different periods in American history. Free and accessible to teachers and parents.
Paideia Active Learning. “12 Paideia Principles.” Accessed June 14, 2017. https://www.paideia.org/lesson-plans/12-paideia-principles/.
Paideia is another way to teach students to talk together and discuss issues and ideas. It provides structures for students to lead and guide their own discussions.
Raphael, Ray. Founding Myths: Stories that Hide Our Patriotic Past. New York: MJF Books, 2004.
The ideas presented in this text debunk some of the most famous stories from the American Revolution. Excellent source for primary references.
Rhodehamel, John. George Washington: The Wonder of the Age. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2017.
In-depth biography of George Washington from his childhood to his Presidency, with some less familiar stories and anecdotes.
Ricci, Mary Cay. Mindsets in the Classroom. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, 2013. A resource for classroom teachers to use in implementation of Carol Dweck’s mindset theory.
Schanzer, Rosalyn. George vs. George: The American Revolution as seen from Both Sides. Washington, D.C: National Geographic, 2004.
Picture book about how George Washington and King George III of England viewed the American Revolution.
TeachersFirst.com. “Frontier Forts in the American Revolution.” Accessed June 17, 2017. http://teachersfirst.com/lessons/forts/index.cfm.
A website full of resources, but this page specifically relates to the how forts were constructed and used by soldiers during the American Revolution.
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