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Although this is a series book published by Scholastic, I found it interesting, full of colorful photographs, and interesting information like how to make bricks. The information is easy for elementary students to read and has facts that will definitely keep them reading. "What should I wear today? Probably not underpants!" I actually used this book in a colonial project I had students work on in the classroom. It was a great supplemental book to use in social studies. I really liked the living history photographs in the book because students could get a better understanding of what the stocks, colonial clothing and houses were like. ( )

After perusing this book, I realized I did not like it. The book is divided into too many sections and I feel like the book jumps from one thing to another. ( )

Presents the social, cultural, political aspects of American society during the revolutionary era. The content is divided into short sections of text with large headings. The text is further divided into subheadings, which are no longer than a few paragraphs. Several photographs from America's living history museums on each page. Information is presented in a way that will interest a younger reader. For example, the chapter on “Colonial Kids” includes the subheadings “Tough Teachers” and “Recess, 18th Century Style.” Table of contents and index help the reader navigate to specific areas of interest. Additional reference aids include a list of books to read, websites to visit, and photo credits. ( )