Desafío: Happy birthday, America

Did you know that this year marks the 250th anniversary of our country's independence? Celebrate this summer by reading these books listed below, visiting special programmed events, and getting involved in your community!

Al completar 2 tareas, recibira 20 puntos y una medalla.

The image depicts a graphic styled image of the statue of liberty with red and blue fireworks in the background
The image depicts a graphic styled image of the statue of liberty with red and blue fireworks in the background
Task

Read two or more books listed:

  • History Smashers: The American Revolution by Kate Messner (JUV Non-FIC)
  • Ranger in Time. 10: Night of Soldiers and Spies by Kate Messner (JUV Historical Fiction)
  • 50 states: Our America by the Editors of TIME for Kids (JUV Non-FIC)
  • 50 states of love: A Celebration of America by Anna Aronson (Picture Book)
  • That Flag by Tamera Brown (Picture Book)
  • My America by Karen Katz (Picture Book)
  • Rosie: Stronger than Steel by Lindsay Ward (Picture Book)
  • Our flag was Still There: The True Story of Mary Pickersgill and the Star-Spangled Banner by Jessie Hartland (Adult Non-FIC)
  • The Sewing Girl's Tale: A Story of Crime and Consequences in Revolutionary America by John Wood Sweet (Adult Non-FIC)
  • Valcour: The 1776 Campaign that Saved the Cause of Liberty by Kelly Jack (Adult Non-FIC)

Watch one of these documentaries on the history of America

  • America's Documents of Freedom, 1215-1774.
  • Over America: In High Definition
  • America's castles: Presidential estates
  • Daniel Boone and the opening of the American West. Trailblazer
  • Boston Tea Party: Causes and Effects. (JUV)
  • History kids: Major Events of the Revolutionary War. (JUV)
  • History kids. Vol. 1: the American Revolution: historical myths and truths, did they really happen? (JUV)

Visit the website: https://www.pbs.org/explore/pbs-america-at-250/ and explore articles, videos and more!

Attend Perry Library for a special event on June 25th at 10:30AM and meet Martha Washington (Jan Sandwich) as she brings history to life and makes learning FUN! You'll learn about U.S. presidents, Arizona history, the flag, our money, and much, much more in this America 250 program! All ages, registration required.

Enroll in one of The Great Courses classes. The Great Courses can be found on the mcldaz.org website under the resources tab.

  • The American Revolution by Allen C. Guelzo
  • A History of American 1st or 2nd edition Watch one or all of the videos listed. This course can be found in the American History section.
  • Wonders of the National Parks: A Geology of North America Watch one or all of the videos listed. This course can be found in the Science section.
  • Americas Great Trails
  • *The Great Tours: Washington DC by Richard Kurin Watch one or all of the videos listed. This course can be found in the Travel section.