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Battling for Independence

Historical (nonfiction), 1,676 words, Level Y (Grade 5)
Battling for Independence is an informative book about the history of the American Revolution (a continuation of Seeds of Revolution, Level X). It chronicles important events and battles of the war, including Fort Ticonderoga, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown. It also highlights influential players from both the Patriot and British sides, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Thomas Gage, John Burgoyne, and Charles Cornwallis. Photographs and illustrations support the text.