The Boston Tea Party: Would You Join the Revolution?

Reviewed by: Ann Marie Townsend - South Berwick Public Library, South Berwick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 9, 2016

Review

Part of a series that focuses on the turning points in American history for grades 3-4. Explains the background of how things were in the early 1700's, followed by the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party. Presented in short chapters of 3-4 pages, with large font, bordered with blue and green, includes maps, illustrations, woodcuts, photographs, maps, historic cartoons and notices that go well with and expand the text. The last page of each chapter is a What Would You Do? section with questions placing the student in the situation described in the chapter and asking for opinions and discussion of the situation. This is age appropriate with clear information and facts that are well presented for the intended audience. Included are Contents page, Timeline, Words to Know, Learn More and index.

Overall Book Score: good