The Fight for Freedom (Student)
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Overview
For Ages 9-11
Engaging, full-color student book for use with the Biographies of the Revolution Teacher Guide in our Biographies of the Revolution Set.
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Product Details
| SKU | M909-7 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Master Books |
| Weight (in lbs) | 2.00 |
| Title | The Fight for Freedom (Student) |
| Subtitle | True Stories of America's War for Independence |
| ISBN 13 | 9780890519097 |
| Contributors | Marilyn Boyer, Rick Boyer |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Page Count | 360 |
| Publisher | New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC |
| Dimensions (in inches) | 8 1/2 x 11 |
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Encounter Early American Heroes
History comes to life within the incredible true stories of early American heroes and patriots! The Fight for Freedom transports students back in time to encounter men and women who played pivotal roles in shaping early American History. As student’s learn their stories, they will also be inspired to develop Godly character traits and learn timeless lessons from the lives of early American heroes.
Engaging Storytelling Style
Throughout the stories presented in The Fight for Freedom, Rick & Marilyn Boyer’s rich storytelling style engages and guides students in imagining history as it unfolded. Students will explore the causes and challenges of the Revolutionary War through the experiences, successes, failures, and incredible stories of the men and women who fought to form a nation out of 13 scattered English colonies.
A Providential Perspective
"The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth; that God governs in the affairs of men.” -Benjamin Franklin
The Fight for Freedom studies the historical events surrounding the War for Independence through the biographical history of the men and women who sought God’s direction and experienced His Providential guidance as history unfolded. Through the stories of statesmen, soldiers, spies, and ordinary men and women, students will discover how God worked both naturally and supernaturally in the formation of the United States of America.
The Fight for Freedom Student Textbook Features:
- Engaging, full-color student text
Table of Contents
- How to Use This Book
- Who Is Uncle Rick?
- George Washington — Growing in Greatness
- George Washington — God’s Man for America
- Benjamin Franklin — The Making of the Man
- Benjamin Franklin — The Great Statesman
- Mad Anthony Wayne — The Storming of Stony Point
- Caesar Rodney — The Midnight Ride
- Benjamin Rush — The Good Doctor
- Black Patriots — Forging the Way for Freedom
- Daniel Morgan — From Teamster to Major General
- Daniel Morgan — Sharpshooter
- Daniel Boone — Hunter and Pioneer of Kentucky
- Daniel Boone — Captured by Indians
- Francis Marion — The Swamp Fox
- Francis Marion — The Tables Turn in South Carolina
- Colonel Isaac Shelby — The Battle of King’s Mountain
- George Rogers Clark — The Hero of Vincennes
- James Robertson — Tennessee Pioneer
- John Hancock — Dedicated Patriot
- John Hart — Honest Patriot
- Lydia Darragh — Petticoat Patriot
- Two Patriot Women — Standing up to Tyranny
- Nathan Hale — Patriot Spy
- Richard Caswell — The Father of North Carolina
- Nathanael Greene — The Fighting Quaker
- John Sevier — Nolichucky Jack
- Simon Kenton — Man of the Kentucky Forest
- Patrick Henry — The Man Who Defended America with Pen and Tongue
- Sam Adams — Father of the Revolution
- Paul Revere — The Battles of Lexington and Concord
- Thomas Jefferson — Patriot Genius
- Colonel William Moultrie — Defender of Charleston
- Israel Putnam — Old Put
- Israel Putnam — Wolf Fighter Becomes General
- The Black Robe Regiment — Ministers of Freedom
- Bibliography
- Endnotes