Family eBook of The Day
1776
America’s beloved and distinguished historian presents, in a book of breathtaking excitement, drama, and narrative force, the stirring story of the year of our nation’s birth, 1776, interweaving, on both sides of the Atlantic, the actions and decisions that led Great Britain to undertake a war against her rebellious colonial subjects and that placed America’s survival in the hands of George Washington.
In this masterful book, David McCullough tells the intensely human story of those who marched with General George Washington in the year of the Declaration of Independence—when the whole American cause was riding on their success, without which all hope for independence would have been dashed and the noble ideals of the Declaration would have amounted to little more than words on paper.
Based on extensive research in both American and British archives, 1776 is a powerful drama written with extraordinary narrative vitality. It is the story of Americans in the ranks, men of every shape, size, and color, farmers, schoolteachers, shoemakers, no-accounts, and mere boys turned soldiers. And it is the story of the King’s men, the British commander, William Howe, and his highly disciplined redcoats who looked on their rebel foes with contempt and fought with a valor too little known.
Written as a companion work to his celebrated biography of John Adams, David McCullough’s 1776 is another landmark in the literature of American history.
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Snowman Paul Save Kate’s Birthday
A delightful story of sibling rivalry and love!
Dan gets into deep trouble when he takes a big bite out of his sister’s birthday cake – just before her party! Can Snowman Paul come up with a plan to save Kate’s special day?
“There is something truly magical here, and both my 5-year-old and my 2-year old found it.” Alinka Rutkowska, Award-winning author
This delightful rhyming picture book about sibling rivalry and love teaches your little ones to take responsibility for their blunders and learn from their mistakes.
“Really?” asked Paul. “What did you do?
“It happened – poof! – out of the blue.
Somehow, entirely by mistake,
I ate my sister’s birthday cake.”
“Oh, wow!” gasped Paul, “A HUGE mistake!”
Written in rhyme and featuring stunning watercolor illustrations, this humorous picture book will delight parents, grandparents and children alike. It is a great bedtime story, and it is ideal for beginner readers. It makes a beautiful birthday or holiday gift, and it is fun to read again and again with your entire family.
“A joy to read! The innocence of childhood enveloped within wisdom about life.” Bruce B., Verified Purchase