{"id":36337,"date":"2026-06-07T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/?p=36337"},"modified":"2026-06-07T05:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T10:09:08","slug":"american-revolutionary-war-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/american-revolutionary-war-books\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Books About the American Revolutionary War"},"content":{"rendered":"

I love learning about history. And it is something we should expose kids to as well. We have a fun collection at home of books about the American Revolutionary War.<\/p>\n

I have these books because I want them to have access to the information when we are learning about the subject. I have them read a few of these books around the 4th of July. I want them to understand why that date is so important.<\/p>\n

Plus these books went so great with the American Revolutionary War Pack<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The American Revolutionary War Books is a great addition to the American Revolutionary ideas<\/a> on the site.<\/p>\n

What is the American Revolutionary War?<\/h2>\n

The American Revolutionary War (1775\u20131783) was the armed conflict in which 13 of Great Britain\u2019s North American colonies rebelled against imperial rule.<\/p>\n

American Revolutionary War Books<\/h2>\n

There are affiliate links below on Amazon for the books. You can get some additional information and some times a look inside the book there.<\/p>\n

1. George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides<\/a><\/strong> is a great read to see the war from both sides. There are fun facts for kids to read about the war.<\/p>\n

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2. Did It All Start with a Snowball Fight?: And Other Questions About…The American Revolution (Good Question!)<\/a><\/strong> is a great question and answer book about the war. It gives you a great look at all the facts.<\/p>\n

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3. If You Lived At The Time Of The American Revolution<\/a><\/strong> are fun facts about how life was like back them. It gives kids a good idea of what they would have been doing. Plus you see who the people where and the different size they were on.<\/p>\n

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4. Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution (Actual Times)<\/a><\/strong> is a story about the whole day of the battle and Lexington and Concord. It has a introduction to what is happening before the events. And the all events from the day. I love the pictures and history it tells.<\/p>\n

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5. Paul Reveres Ride<\/a><\/strong> is one book with the famous poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Yes it is true that Paul Revere never made it to the end but still a good book to read.<\/p>\n

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6. Paul Revere and the Bell Ringers<\/a> <\/strong>is about young Paul Revere and him starting his own club called the bell ringers. Then later join other club to help gain freedom for the colonies.<\/p>\n

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7. If You Were a Kid During the American Revolution<\/a><\/strong> are a series of books that I just love. They show kids what they would have been doing during that time and how different things are. A fun book to learn more about this time period.<\/p>\n

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8. American Revolution from A to Z<\/a> <\/strong>has facts from A to Z about parts of the American Revolutionary War. It provides a fun way to look at each letter and see what it was. I love that a lot of the letters highlight what women did.<\/p>\n

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9. Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies<\/a><\/strong> is great because it shows all that the women did for the revolution and that it was not just the men that were helping free the colonies.<\/p>\n

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10. Abigail Adams: First Lady of the American Revolution<\/a><\/strong> has a great story to tell about what she did during the American Revolution. It tells of her writing to her husband to help him still have eyes and ears as to what was going on in the colonies when he was away. There is a fun timeline at the end of the book for kids to read.<\/p>\n

\"Abigail<\/a><\/p>\n

11. Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence<\/a><\/strong> has different stories about people who made history during the war. It includes adults and some kids as well.<\/p>\n

\"Heroes<\/a><\/p>\n

12. Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag<\/a><\/strong> is a easy reader book about history of the American Flag. It has part that takes place during the American Revolution which is why I have it on this list.<\/p>\n

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13. Revolutionary War on Wednesday<\/a><\/strong> is a great book to get into what happened in part of the American Revolutionary War. I find these books loads of fun for kids to read. You learn history and a have fun reading<\/p>\n

\"Revolutionary<\/a><\/p>\n

14. American Revolution: A Nonfiction Companion to Revolutionary War on Wednesday<\/a><\/strong> goes great with the last book, but has facts about the time and place. A great book to read with kids. They will love all the history they learn. You can learn about people and places.<\/p>\n

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15. Sam the Minuteman<\/a> tells the story of being a Minuteman and what Sam had to do the day of the battle of Lexington and Concord. – Currently out of print, but you might find it at the library.<\/p>\n

Check out these other American Revolutionary War Activities & Printables<\/h2>\n

The American Revolutionary War Pack<\/a> is over 110 pages long and has great information for learning about the war for all ages. It is good for ages 2 to 8 or 9. This pack can be used with Tot, Preschool, Prek, Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade.<\/p>\n

American Revolutionary War Easy Reader Book<\/a> is a cute little book for learning names and working on simple sight words. Plus see a few ways we used the book.<\/p>\n

Sequencing: Paul Revere’s Ride<\/a> is a fun printable talking about looking for the lights and then starting the ride of Paul Revere to work the country side.<\/p>\n

Cotton Ball Wigs<\/a> are a great thing to make for Presidents Day or a revolutionary craft. It is a fun way to learn about something in history.<\/p>\n

This American Revolution Sensory Bin<\/a> has some fun interaction with the revolutionary way. It is a good way to look at the soldiers and the different types of positions they had.<\/p>\n

Check out all the fun 4th Of July And American Revolution Activities & Printables <\/a> on 3 Dinosaurs.<\/p>\n

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Cassie – 3Dinosaurs.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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