The pretty little girl's name was Mary, but everyone called her Molly. This name suited her better. She was lively, and she should have a lively name.
A childhood biography of the Pennsylvania German woman who became a Revolutionary War heroine when she carried water to American soldiers and even fired a cannon herself during the Battle of Monmouth.
When Peggy McAllister learns about the Rattletop Award for excellence in eighth grade social studies, she is determined to win it with a research paper on a Great American Hero. But when she chooses Molly Pitcher, the famous Revolutionary War heroine of the Battle of Monmouth, as her subject, she runs into difficulties. With the help of her Greatgramps, a retired private investigator, his lady friend Mrs. Spinner, a local historian and secret author of historical romance novels, and Ms. Guelphstein, a
The pretty little girl's name was Mary, but everyone called her Molly. This name suited her better. She was lively, and she should have a lively name.
New - Mary Ludwig came to be called Molly Pitcher after she carried pitchers of water to the thirsty soldiers fighting in the American Revolution. During the Battle of Monmouth in 1778, her husband was unable to continue firing his cannon, and Molly fought in his place.
When Peggy McAllister learns about the Rattletop Award for "excellence in eighth grade social studies," she is determined to win it with a research paper on a Great American Hero. But when she chooses Molly Pitcher, the famous Revolutionary War heroine of the Battle of Monmouth, as her subject, she runs into difficulties. With the help of her Greatgramps, a retired private investigator, his lady friend Mrs. Spinner, a local historian and secret author of historical romance novels, and Ms. Guelphstein, a
Molly Pitcher was the nickname of an American woman who helped fire a cannon in the Revolutionary War. Can you imagine what her life must have been like? What she was like as a person? This book will help you get to know Molly Pitcher.
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The pretty little girl's name was Mary, but everyone called her Molly. This name suited her better. She was lively, and she should have a lively name.
The rousing true tale of an American Revolution heroine.When her husband joined General Washington s army, Molly Hays went with him. All through the winter at Valley Forge, Molly watched and listened. Then in July, in the battle at Monmouth, she would show how much she had learned. Molly could tell the day would be a scorcher, so she decided to bring water from a nearby spring to the fighting men. More than 50 British soldiers would die of heatstroke that day, but the American soldiers need only cry, Molly
You know the song, She''ll Be Coming Around the Mountain. Here are new words that tell the story of a brave woman named Molly Pitcher. She helped win a big battle in the American Revolution. Sing the new words to the music you''ll find inside.
Standing by her husband`s side as he fought in George Washington`s army, Molly learned a great deal about the way the soldiers fought, thus when her husband was injured and no one was able to man the cannon, Molly jumped into action and took on the job. Reprint.
Molly Pitcher An Artillery wife, Mary Hays McCauly (better known as Molly Pitcher) shared the rigors of Valley Forge with her husband, William Hays. Her actions during the battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778 became legendary. That day at Monmouth was as hot as Valley Forge was cold. Someone had to cool the hot guns and bathe parched throats with water. Across that bullet-swept ground, her long skirt fluttered. Mary Hays McCauly was earning her nickname "Molly Pitcher" by bringing pitcher after pitcher of
Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of Mary Hays, called Molly Pitcher for bringing fresh water to colonial troops during the Battle of Monmouth, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of 'She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain.'
Molly Pitcher Young Patriot A childhood biography of Molly Pitcher, the Pennsylvania German woman who became a Revolutionary War heroine when she carried water to American soldiers and even fired a cannon herself during the Battle of Monmouth. From astronauts to athletes, and poets to presidents, the books in this popular biography series incorporate intriguing childhood anecdotes, informative career facts, and lively illustrations as they tell the real-life stories of America's most amazing individuals.
Used - When her husband joined General Washington's army, Molly Hays went with him. In July, in the battle at Monmouth, Molly could tell the day would be a scorcher, so she brought water to the fighting men. When her husband was wounded, she took over his job firing off the cannon, Molly epitomized the feisty, self-reliant spirit of the colonists who would soon win their battle for independence. Full-color illustrations.
The rousing true tale of an American Revolution heroine.When her husband joined General Washington’s army, Molly Hays went with him. All through the winter at Valley Forge, Molly watched and listened. Then in July, in the battle at Monmouth, she would show how much she had learned. Molly could tell the day would be a scorcher, so she decided to bring water from a nearby spring to the fighting men. More than 50 British soldiers would die of heatstroke that day, but the American soldiers need only cry,