Benedict Arnold: Battlefield Hero or Selfish Traitor?

by Jessica Gunderson

Overview

Soldier and commander. Traitor and turncoat. Benedict Arnold has been called many names throughout history. But who was the real Benedict Arnold? Explore Arnold’s life as he fights his way through the American Revolution. Then decide for yourself whether he was a hero or a villain.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476502434
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2013
Series:	Fact Finders: Perspectives on History Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than one hundred books for young readers. Her book President Lincoln’s Killer and the America He Left Behind won a 2018 Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Silver Award. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin.

Table of Contents

A Spy in the Night 4

Chapter 1 Fiery Patriot 6

Chapter 2 Quarrels and Disappointments 12

Chapter 3 A Changed Mind 16

Chapter 4 Turned Traitor 20

Chapter 5 Arnold's Legacy 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 31

Index 32

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Engaging, authoritative text  Historically accurate illustrations                          Fact Boxes On-Page Definitions of Glossary Terms Maps and Charts Reinforced Library Binding Full Color Table of Contents Glossary Index Read More Resources Safe Web Sites at www.FactHound.com

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2013
Gr 3–5—"Benedict Arnold has been remembered as both a hero and a villain. What do you think?" With clarity and insight, this series shows just how slippery the slope between fame and infamy can be. With a focus on the subjects' motives, the authors present information without bias-explaining, for example, that Benedict Arnold betrayed the Colonies because he became bitter after his former supporter General Washington "issued a public reprimand about Arnold's behavior." The authors leave it up to readers to decide which side of the moral divide the men come down on. Bold, dynamic layouts attract the eye, while the colorful, high-resolution illustrations and photographs are perfect complements to the texts. Final sections encourage even more critical thinking and Common Core-relevant activities.

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