Anderson's text captures the excitement and danger of the riders and their mission. Stein's adequate account of the early rebellion offers some intriguing details about the participants. Both books are illustrated with black-and-white and color reproductions; 'Pony' also has maps and archival photographs. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Gr 3-5‘The Boston Tea Party, a much misunderstood occurrence in the history of the U.S., is ably described in this well-written look at the circumstances surrounding the night of December 16, 1773. The people behind the events are introduced, especially Samuel Adams as he deftly leads the citizens of Boston into no-turning-back action against the British tea ships. The book is attractively laid out with a large-print text and numerous, well-placed, black-and-white and color reproductions of engravings and paintings. A visually appealing and clearly conveyed piece of history.‘Eunice Weech, M. L. King Elementary School, Urbana, IL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

[SERIES LAST REVIEWED IN BKL Ap 15 92, under Kent, Zachary. Gr. 3^-5.]