Benedict Arnold

Benedict Arnold was a U.S. soldier in the Revolutionary War who earned a reputation for bravery and the respect of George Washington. However, his later actions in the Revolution made him the most famous traitor in U.S. history. This book looks at the life and career of this interesting man, including: How did Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen get along? What kinds of problems did Arnold have with the Continental Congress? What factors may have led Arnold to offer his services to the British?

Author: Karen Price Hossell
ISBN: 9781403450784 (1403450781) • Dewey: 973.3'82'092 • Price: $22.00
Ages: 9-11 • Grade Level: 4-6 • Guided Reading Level: V
Pages: 48 • Size: 6 9/16 x 9 1/2 • Publisher: Heinemann • Copyright: 2004
Subjects: Biography • Features: Bio Sketch, Captions, Fact box/Side bar, Labels, Maps
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• AR Level: 6.6 • AR Points: 1.0 • AR Quiz Number: 82059

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Series Contents / Information

Grades
4-6

American War Biographies
The famous names associated with famous wars have their personal stories told in these in-depth biographies. Each book gives an overview of the person's life, paying particular attention to wartime activities to establish his importance in the greater context of the war. Each chapter begins with a timeline that places events covered in that chapter, while a master timeline at the end of each book recalls all the events covered in the book. Other features include maps, primary source materials, short biographies on related people, and accounts of other important events taking place in the world at the time the person lived.

ISBN: 9781403450838 (1403450838) • Price: $132.00

Includes the following 6 titles: Benedict Arnold, Ethan Allen, Jefferson Davis, John Paul Jones, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant

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