Child's History of the Battles of America

"The shot heard around the world"

That is how Ralph Waldo Emerson described the first volley at Lexington—a shot which initiated the War for American Independence. The story of how a rag-tag band of farmer-patriots successfully defended their homeland against the most powerful military force on earth the British Empire sent shock waves throughout the world. The indomitable spirit of the patriots who, against all odds, fought and kept fighting until their lobster-back opponents surrendered on the battlefields of Yorktown, established a legacy which would define the nature of American military heroism for more than two centuries.

This story, and other inspiring accounts of American courage under fire, are the subjects of Josephine Pollard's A Child's History of the Battles of America, Book 3. From the illustrious beginnings of our nation at Lexington's Green on April 19, 1775, to the glorious charge of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders up San Juan Hill, A Child's History of the Battles of America presents the tale of America's ongoing military quest for freedom in an easy-to-read one-syllable style which is suitable for young readers.

We live in a cynical age. Patriotism, thankfulness for the mercies of God, and commitment to the Christian values of our forefathers are rarely taught in government school textbooks of our day. Instead, children are actually encouraged to despise the very belief system by which great leaders of the past secured our present freedoms.

But all is not lost! A Child's History of the Battles of America presents the glorious story of our national defense of freedom in a Christ- honoring style which is sure to delight boys and girls. As with other one- syllable word books in the Josephine Pollard collection, A Child's History of the Battles of America communicates historical truths in an easy-to-read manner which is understandable to the young student. The beautiful illustrations and inspiring accounts make this book a special collector's edition to add to your library.

—from the book