Weapons of the Revolutionary War cover

Weapons of the Revolutionary War

Author: Doeden, Matt

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.1
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 606
Points per Word 0.000825
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This book describes the weapons used in battles during the Revolutionary War, including firearms carried by infantry soldiers and artillery weapons.

Quick Summary

The book takes readers right onto the battlefield with real weapons from the 1700s, showing how soldiers actually fought during America's fight for freedom. Kids will geek out over detailed illustrations of muskets, cannons, and bayonets, plus the surprising facts about how slow and dangerous loading a musket really was. If your kid loves the history and action in the "I Survived" series, they'll be hooked on this up-close look at the tools of war. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 8 who are curious about military history or want to understand what it was really like to be a soldier in the Revolutionary War.