Cunningham, Kevin

Summary: Discusses this pivotal event in the lead-up to the American colonies' break with Great Britain and the tense atmosphere in Boston due to various new laws and impositions on the colonists by England.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.3115 CUN

McGowen, Tom.

Summary: Discusses historical events surrounding the Battle of the Alamo, including the roles played by Mexican General Santa Anna and Americans Stephen Austin, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, and others.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2003

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 976.403 MCG

Gregory, Josh.

Summary: Traces the life of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 JOB

Benoit, Peter

Summary: Presents the history of the Boston Massacre, including the British efforts to tax the colonies that caused the uneasy situation in Boston, the events that led to the shooting, the reactions of the British and the colonists, and the trial.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2013

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.3113 BEN

Santella, Andrew.

Summary: A biography of Daniel Boone, focusing on his efforts as a pioneer and trailblazer during America's westward expansion.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2002

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 976.9 SAN