Beef stew and baked beans are foods eaten during the American Revolution that we still enjoy today. Readers learn how to make these and other foods from this time in American history as they explore the role food played in America's fight for independence. Recipes are found throughout the text, encouraging readers to take a hands-on approach to learning about history. As readers explore the fact-filled text, they also discover vibrant contemporary and historical images, including primary sources. Common social studies curriculum topics become fun when readers take history out of the classroom and into the kitchen

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