Book Series · 2 Books

You Wouldn't Want to…: American History Books

In order from You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party! to You Wouldn't Want to Be a Civil War Soldier!.

The You Wouldn't Want to…: American History series is a set of 2 chapter books by Peter Cook and Thomas Ratliff, published between 2002 and 2003. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 40 pages.

You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party!
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Civil War Soldier!
You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party!
You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party!
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Civil War Soldier!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party!
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$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party!

By Peter Cook, David Antram (Illustrator)

Step into history and join the Boston Tea Party rebellion.

32 pages· 4,022 words· Est. 34 min read
$9.95Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Become the hero in a humorous journey through the Boston Tea Party. Experience the tension and excitement as colonists defy British rule, sparking the American Revolution. Will you change history?
The complete set

You Wouldn't Want to…: American History Series

2 books · Published 2002–2003

Series
Sale price
$958

You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

Step into history and join the Boston Tea Party rebellion.

Sale price
$995

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Civil War Soldier!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2003

Can you survive the Civil War as a Union volunteer in this interactive adventure?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the You Wouldn't Want to…: American History series?

There are 2 books in the You Wouldn't Want to…: American History series. It began with You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party! in 2002, and the newest book, You Wouldn't Want to Be a Civil War Soldier!, was published in 2003.

What ages are the You Wouldn't Want to…: American History books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which You Wouldn't Want to…: American History book is the longest?

You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party! is the longest book in the series at 4,022 words (32 pages).

Which You Wouldn't Want to…: American History book is the shortest?

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Civil War Soldier! is the shortest at 3,297 words (40 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring You Wouldn't Want to…: American History to life.

01

Peter Cook

Author
02

Thomas Ratliff

Author
03

David Antram

Illustrator

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