Lafayette Resources
Full Name: Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier Lafayette
Dates covered: 1757-1834
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Books
Lafayette in America historical fiction. This is the true story of one of the best friends our country ever had. Young, wealthy, and high in the French aristocracy, the Marquis de Lafayette abandoned his life of ease in France to cross the Atlantic and join George Washington’s struggling little army. He was wounded at Brandywine, shared the bitter winter at Valley Forge, and won a final victory over the British at Yorktown. Older students.
Revolutionary Friends: General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette Longer Picture Book, sprinkled with French phrases, discussing Lafayette’s life. This will appeal more towards older students than the younger set, level 4.9
The Marquis de Lafayette: Bright Sword for Freedom historical fiction biography, longer but in a lighthearted manner. Middle to older students.
The Story of Lafayette read-aloud style historical fictional biography. Middle to older students.
Why Not, Lafayette? One of Jean Fritz’s longer books, an interesting biography of an American hero. Level 6.7. Middle to older students.
Coloring Pages/Drawing
Movies/Videos/Documentaries
- Marquis De Lafayette – Hero of Two Worlds
- This Place in History: The Marquis de Lafayette
- Interview with the Marquis de Lafayette
Recipes
