Liberty or Death: The Surprising Story of Runaway Slaves who Sided with the British During the American Revolution

by Margaret Whitman Blair

Hardcover, 2010

Library's review

This gripping Revolution-era account of slaves fighting on the side of the British contains exacting scholarship and resources. The uniqueness of the topic along with an edgy graphic layout easily grips the reader’s interest. Index, Sources, Epilogue, Timeline, Map on end sheets, Resource Guide
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Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Culture, NCSS Standards Theme--Individuals-Groups-Institutions, NCSS Standards Theme--Power-Authority-Governance, History-Life & Culture in the Americas, Reading Level-Middle (6-8)

Genres

Lexile

1160L

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

National Geographic Kids (2010), Edition: Illustrated, 64 pages

Description

Presentation of the little-known story of the American Revolution told from the perspectives of the African-American slaves who fought on the side of the British Royal Army in exchange for a promise of freedom.

Awards

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2011)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

64

Physical description

64 p.; 10.31 inches

ISBN

1426305907 / 9781426305900

DDC/MDS

973.3

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