The The World Turned Upside Down, Children of 1776 By Ann Jensen Illustrated by Marcy Dunn Ramsey Our Coverage Sponsored by Maine Woolens
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Obviously 1776 was arguably the most important time in our Country’s history. Now children have a great resource to really learn what it was like to grow up during the Revolutionary war. Seen through the eyes of children of the Sands family, and enjoyable to read and learn all at the same time in this great book! Written for fourth and fifth grade students, this book also has a great glossary at the back to further their learning. So preserve the history of our nation by introducing your children to this educational book. It will not only help them to understand the incredible fight we had for our independence but will also bring patriotism back to this nation which is so lacking.
This is another great historical text from Schiffer publishing. We just moved to the Annapolis area. I found the historical background section to be very interesting. It helps the reader identify with the day to day life in Annapolis during the Revolutionary War. I really enjoyed learning about the various terms and phrases used during that time. This book made me realize what an important role Maryland played in the founding of our great nation. It makes you truly appreciate the hardships everyone endured during that time.
I have always been a huge fan of American history, ever since I was a little girl. Ann Jensen's "The World Turned Upside Down, Children of 1776" is a great read for any history lover. Although written (the revised version) specifically for fourth and fifth graders, this book can truly be enjoyed and appreciated by any age group. This book tells the story of the Sands family, a family who actually lived in Annapolis, Maryland during the Revolutionary War. The reader is transported back to 1776 and gets to live life through the eyes of the five Sands children and their parents. Illustrated by Marcy Dunn Ramsey, this book gives a first-hand account of life in the very tumultuous times of the Revolutionary War. I truly enjoyed reading Ann Jensen's well-written historical account and highly recommend "The World Turned Upside Down, Children of 1776" to any history buff.
Finding any historical nonfiction book that can keep the attention of my students is always a struggle for me. When I taught 4th grade, we always did a unit about the Revolutionary War and what it was like to live in 1776. I wish I had this book when I taught that unit. Not only does this story tell the tale of a family that lived during that time, it includes a glossary, maps and historical background information. I love that because my students can learn to become more independent in learning how to use these wonderful additions to help them find their answers. Since I now teach 2nd grade, I can use excerpts from this book to help teach about that time in our history. This book should be in every elementary classroom. I highly recommend it.
The World Turned Upside Down, Children of 1776 is a wonderful book. I think this is a great book for family reading, school and anyones libraries. The historic background is wonderful. I think it's a great educational book that kids will love. It is engaging and interesting. I love the detail in the book. I also think its so well written that children won't be able to put the book down. This book is a must have.
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The American Revolution brought years of turmoil to Maryland and its capital city. This story of a family who lived in Annapolis during that period of the nation's history shows the times that turned their world upside down. From the burning of the ship Peggy Stewart during the Annapolis "tea party," to the war's end, the five Sands children and their parents were a part of events that created a new nation. Their story takes readers into the world of 1776 to experience something of what life was like during the Revolutionary War. Ordinary Marylanders played a vital role in winning independence. Many, like twenty-year-old Will Sands, joined the Continental Army. He was among the Maryland men whose brave stand at the Battle of Long Island enabled the rest of the army to continue the fight for independence. Today, Maryland is called the "Old Line State" in their honor. This new and revised edition of The World Turned Upside Down is written especially for fourth and fifth graders, but can be enjoyed by brothers, sisters, teachers, parents, and grandparents too. It includes a glossary, maps, and historical background material. Grades 4 to 8
