Book excerpt: It began long before John Hancock inked his signature on the Declaration of Independence but when the first shots were fired, they were heard around the world! This book is loaded with information and activities that will have kids' imaginations crossing icy rivers and dodging musket balls in the fight for freedom. And when the cannons' thunder faded, the world was forever changed - and a new country was about to be born! Kids will explore the ins and outs of the American Revolution from the first cries of dissent to the signing of the treaties which told the world that the United States of America was a power to be reckoned with. This 32-page book is reproducible and educational. A partial list of the Table of Contents include: A Timeline of Events How Our Nation Was Born: The American Revolution The Boston Massacre: March 5, 1770 December 16, 1773: Boston Tea Party Paul Revere's Ride Native Americans George Washington Declaration of Independence Revolutionary Uniforms Revolutionary Spies Additional Resources Glossary And More! This fun-fill activity book includes: Make Boston Tea Party Popcorn Make Cherry Thumbprint Cookies Make a Compass Make a Patriot Hat Make a Canoe Create a Five-pointed Star Create a Timeline Connect the Dots Answer the Questions And Much More!