Picture the Past: The American Revolution - (Picture the Past Historical Coloring Books) by Peter F Copeland (Paperback)

About the Book

Forty-five illustrations depict America's fight for independence, including milestones like the Boston Massacre, the Battle of Lexington, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Each illustration has a descriptive caption. Ages 9 and up.

Book Synopsis

This captivating book brings history to life with illustrations that capture the drama of America's struggle for independence from England. The 45 pages of detailed drawings depict scenes of the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere's ride, the Battle of Lexington, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, George Washington at the Delaware, and many more important milestones that led to the birth of a new nation. Each image is accompanied by a fact-filled descriptive caption and can be colored with pencils, pens, or crayons. Both educational and entertaining, this unique coloring book is sure to appeal to teachers, students, and history buffs ages 9 and up.

From the Back Cover

History comes alive in the Picture the Past(TM) coloring book series!

Travel back in time and learn about historically significant people and events during the American Revolution.

• Forty-five pages of detailed drawings depict scenes of important milestones that led to the birth of a new nation, including the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere's ride, the Battle of Lexington, the Declaration of Independence, and George Washington at the Delaware.
• Each image is accompanied by a fact-filled descriptive caption.
• Add color to the striking scenes with pencils, pens, or crayons.
• A valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, and history buffs ages 9 and up.

About the Author

Peter F. Copeland (1927-2007) was a renowned freelance illustrator with a considerable reputation as a historical illustrator, marine archaeologist, merchant mariner, and consultant to the Smithsonian Institution. In the 1950s, Mr. Copeland worked at the Smithsonian as chief of the illustration department for the old Museum of History and Technology exhibitions. He also worked as a writer and historical researcher on exhibitions dealing with military aviation and ballooning history. Mr. Copeland wrote magazine articles and illustrated American history coloring books for Dover and other publishers from 1974 until 2006.