Paul Revere Resources
Dates covered: 1735-1818
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Books:
A Day in the Life of Colonial Silversmith Paul Revere Graphic Novel. Most people have heard of Paul Revere. He is famous for his midnight ride to warn the American colonists that the British army was on its way. This volume, illustrated and narrated in the eye-catching graphic-nonfiction format, provides insight into his daily life as a silversmith and revolutionary.
And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? Jean Fritz, Everyone knows about Paul Revere’s midnight ride. But not everyone knows the harrowing details and narrow escapes that occurred along the way. This timeless and witty book highlights little-known facts about patriot Paul Revere, around level 5.3.
John, Paul, George & Ben Picture Book, Once there were four lads . . . John [Hancock], Paul [Revere], George [Washington], and Ben [Franklin]. Oh yes, there was also Tom [Jefferson], but he was annoyingly independent and hardly ever around. These lads were always getting into trouble for one reason or another. In other words, they took a few . . . liberties. And to be honest, they were not always appreciated. Until one day, they all played a part in securing America’s freedom. level 3.7 Younger to Middle students.
Mr. Revere and I Paul Revere didn’t make his famous midnight ride alone. Meet a patriot unlike any other: Scheherazade, the mare who doesn’t mind mentioning she was once the fastest and most admired horse in the King’s army. Before long, she finds herself teamed with Raul Revere to play a key-if unnoticed-role in the American Revolution. Lexile 1050. Massachusetts. Middle to Older students.
Paul Revere, Rider for the Revolution Describes the life of the silversmith who made the historic ride to announce the coming of British troops to Massachusetts at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Level 6.9 Older students.
Paul Revere: Boston Patriot Childhood of Famous Americans series. One of the most popular series ever published for young American’s, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies – easily read by children of eight and up – today’s youngster is swept into history. Middle students.
Paul Revere: In Their Own Words This illustrated biography provides a first-hand account of what life was like during this important period in history while telling of the different events that led to the Revolutionary War. Level 5.6. Middle and Older students.
Paul Revere and His Midnight Ride Graphic Novel. The thrilling story of one of the most famous horse rides in American history awaits readers in this book. Paul Revere’s journey to warn colonial leaders of the coming British invasion is told with illuminating detail, blending important facts with an easy-to-follow narrative. Presented in the form of a graphic novel, this story will engage reluctant readers with vivid drawings and accessible text. This book depicts a historical race against time that readers are sure to enjoy. Level 3.4. Younger to Middle students.
Paul Revere and the Bell Ringers As a boy working in his father’s shop, Paul Revere hears adults talk all about their clubs with meetings, rules, and elections. It gives Paul an idea: Why doesn’t he start his own club—a bell-ringing club? A special section in the back of the book includes a timeline of Paul Revere’s life. Early reader. Level 3.3. Younger to Middle students.
Paul Revere and the Midnight Ride “Many know Paul Revere by the infamous words, “The British are coming!” But did he really say that? Primary sources and infographics help readers learn the facts and the fiction behind Paul Revere’s midnight ride.” Graphic Novel.
Paul Revere Describes the life of the silversmith who made the historic ride announcing the coming of British soldiers at the beginning of the American Revolution. Cornerstones of Freedom series. Middle to Older students.
Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride Greg Harlin’s vivid illustrations capture the thrill and the danger of a country on the verge of revolution in Stephen Krensky’s dramatic account of the night Paul Revere galloped into history. Picture book. Younger to Middle students. Level 5.0.
Paul Revere’s Ride Graphic Novel. Tells the story of Paul Revere’s ride to Lexington in April 1775 to warn colonists in Massachusetts of approaching British troops. Level 3.7. Younger to Middle students. Massachusetts.
Paul Revere’s Ride Longfellow’s tribute to the famous revolutionary hero begins with the stirring cadence that American schoolchildren have committed to memory for over a century. Now illustrator Ted Rand brings these vivid and beautiful lines to life as dramatically as the poet’s immortal message inspires.”The clatter of hooves seems to echo in Rand’s evocative paintings of that famed midnight ride….” Younger to Middle students.
Paul Revere’s Ride Step Into Reading Level 3, Young readers will find out all about the real-life American hero, patriot Paul Revere, who, during the American Revolution, rode into the night to warn the New England colonists that the British were on their way. Level 3.1. Younger to Middle students.
Paul Revere’s Ride The famous narrative poem recreating Paul Revere’s midnight ride in 1775 to warn the people of the Boston countryside that the British were coming. Younger to Middle students. Level 5.6.
Riding with Paul Revere Graphic Novel. Be A Part Of History As You Ride With Paul Revere Through This Graphic Illustrated, High Interest Book. Younger to Middle students. Level 4.7.
The Many Rides of Paul Revere Giblin follows Revere’s life from his humble beginnings as a French immigrant’s son to his work as a silversmith and a horse messenger amid the mounting pressures of revolution. In precise, accessible prose, Giblin chronicles Revere’s daring acts, both the famous and the overlooked. Along the way, he portrays a brave, compassionate, multitalented American patriot. Paul Revere had a wide range of activities. Level 7.5. Middle to Older students. Massachusetts.
The Midnight Ride of Flat Revere: Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures When the Lambchop family gets to Boston, Stanley is excited to go on a Duck Tour, eat lunch at Quincy Market, and see Fenway Park baseball stadium. Stanley even gets to be in a reenactment of American Colonist Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride. Level 4.2. Younger to Middle students. Massachusetts.
The Start of the American Revolutionary War: Paul Revere Rides at Midnight Discusses the historic ride to announce the coming of British troops to Massachusetts at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Level 5.2. Younger to Middle students. Massachusetts.
What’s Your Story, Paul Revere? Paul Revere is famous for alerting the patriots to the approach of the British troops before the battles of Lexington and Concord erupted. Cub Reporter interviews Paul to uncover the whole story of Revere’s historic midnight ride. Learn how this American colonist inspired others with his achievements as a messenger, spy, and speaker. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American. Younger to Middle students.
Which Way to the Revolution? A Book about Maps Picture book. Complete with seven easy-to-read maps, this colorful tale tells the amusing story about a group of mice who possesses special map-reading skills and, in turn, help Paul Revere reach his destination. Level 1.4. Younger students. Massachusetts.
Who Was Paul Revere? In addition to being an American patriot, he was a skilled silversmith and made false teeth from hippo tusks! This biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout, brings to life Paul Revere’s thrilling ride as well as the personal side of the man and the exciting times in which he lived. Middle students. Lexile 710.
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Movies/Videos/Documentaries
- The Shocking Truth About Paul Revere’s Ride | America: Facts vs. Fiction | discovery+
- Patriots’ Day 2022 – Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere (April 17th, 2022)
- Liberty’s Kids 105 – The Midnight Ride with Paul Revere & William Dawes | History Cartoons for Kids
- Reading of Paul Revere’s Ride April 18, 2020
- Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride
- The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere | Drive Thru History: Independence Day Special
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