Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution
Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution
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Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution

Written by Dennis Brindell Fradin & illustrated by Larry Day
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7 - 10
Reading age
40
Page count
40
Words per page
910L
Lexile measure
Apr 1, 2009
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Told in a step-by-step account of the 24 hours leading up to the battles that sparked the American revolution, this picture book is sure to both inform and entertain. On April 18th at 9:30 p.m. Paul Revere learned that the British Army was marching toward Lexington and Concord to arrest rebel leaders. At 5:20 the next morning, a shot rang out and the American Revolution had begun. In less than 24 hours a rebellious colony would be changed forever.

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historyColonial and Revolutionary periods18th centurymilitary and wars

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780802797117
    Publication Date
    April 1, 2009
    Publisher
    Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    40
    Reading Age
    7 - 10 years
    Lexile® Level
    910L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    88507
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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