Concepts for Kids

1.  Paul Revere did many jobs to help win the fight for
liberty in the Revolutionary War.
 
2.  He is most famous for riding a horse through the
Massachusetts  countryside one
​night to warn about
approaching enemy soldiers. 
 
3.  A famous poem was written about it. 

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Online Resources

Biography 

Paul Revere Facts
 
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Wonderful audio done in rap, plus slides and music

 Literature Connection

A Picture Book of Paul Revere
            by David A Adler
Paul Revere lived to be 83 years old. He was married twice and fathered 16 children. Over his long life, Revere worked at many jobs, paid and unpaid, including silversmith, soldier, Son of Liberty, tea despoiler, and deliverer of messages. Illustrated in soothing colors, this biography describes the most important events of Paul Revere's life in a story easily read in one sitting. 

Paul Revere's Ride (Our American Story)
          by Lori Mortensen
Simple, easy to understand text and relevant illustrations make this book a kid-friendly summary of Paul Revere's actions on the night of April 18, 1775. 

Related Links

The Revolutionary War