The Revolutionary John Adams
- author & illustrator: Cheryl Harness "no author website"
- median: rich watercolors on paper
- year of publication: 2006
- publication city: Washington, DC
- publisher: National Geographic
- ISBN: 0-7922-6970-5
Annotation: Harness traces the life of President John Adams from his humble beginnings on a farm to the White House. This biography offers details of Adams’ work as a revolutionary, politician, lawyer, statesman and leader.
Personal Thoughts: This biography is steeped in facts, but it is also a very personal story of a man’s life. The author traces John Adams’ life from his birth on a farm in New England to his death on a farm not far away. In between, the reader learns about the role of Adams in revolting against England, building the government of new nation, working side by side with Washington, Jefferson and Franklin, serving as Vice-President and President, as well as working as a statesman abroad. The numerous quotes from Adams, familial details and excerpts from personal letters to his beloved wife Abigail allow for an insight into Adams life that makes this biography more memorable than others. Harness use sweeping watercolor paintings of people and maps to bring Adams’ time to life. In just 40 pages, Harness not only tells Adams’ story, but the history of our emerging and young nation. The personal perspective and illustrations provide an accessible history lesson for students in grades five to seven.
***Curriculum Connection - 5th Grade U.S. History, American Revolution, Constitution
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