Molly Pitcher


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Using simple language that beginning readers can understand, this lively, inspiring, and believable biography looks at the childhood of Revolutionary War hero Molly Pitcher.




They Called Her Molly Pitcher


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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.




Molly Pitcher: The Woman Who Fought the War


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This book focuses on Molly Pitcher who took part in the Battle of Monmouth and attended to the Revolutionary soldiers and artillerymen by giving them water during heavy fire from the British troops. She then took her husband’s place at the cannon after he was wounded and carried him off the battlefield. Her generosity, courage and strength was insurmountable and inspired her fellow citizens. This book contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts the folktale from diverse cultures and defines words unique to her story.




Molly Pitcher


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In graphic novel format, describes the legend of Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher.




Molly Pitcher


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Describes the life and legend of Molly Pitcher, a war heroine known for carrying pitchers of water to soldiers in the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.




The Story of Molly Pitcher


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In Search of Molly Pitcher


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Eighth grader Peggy McAllister selects Molly Pitcher as her research topic; using relatives, friends, and library resources to help her gather facts to make her social studies research project good enough to win the Rattletrap Award.




Molly Pitcher


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Traces the life of the American Revolutionary War patriot, Molly Pitcher.




A Molly Pitcher Sourcebook


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"Contains the text of over 100 written sources by more than 80 different authors on the most famous heroine of the American Revolutionary War, Molly Pitcher, who fought at the battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778, early source is analyzed and evaluated to show worst can and cannot be known for certain about her, concluding chapters summarize the evidence and discuss the Age of Mary Hays McCalley of Alasca, PA., the most likely candidate to be the real Molly Pitcher."




Killer Plants


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Explore the darker side of nature with this accessible guide to choosing, growing, and caring for carnivorous and predatory plants like Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, sundews, and other spooky guys. Carnivorous plants: they're weird, they're gorgeous, and they're the perfect addition to your urban jungle of pothos, snake plants, and succulents. However, they can also be intimidating to grow and care for. Let Killer Plants be your guide as it walks you through the different types of carnivorous plants and how to keep each variety alive and well. The book answers the many questions you may have surrounding these freaks of nature, such as: Where the heck do I buy a pitcher plant? Can I grow it from a seed? Do I need to feed my carnivorous plant flies, or can it survive on water and light alone? What carnivorous plants are safe to have around pets and kids? I have a gnat problem -- what predatory plant can help?