These books are great for reading together and talking about. According to the legend, molly pitcher took over the firing of a cannon after her husband was wounded. Fun online educational games and worksheets are provided free for each biography. Molly pitcher is a legend in american history, based on a real woman or perhaps on a composite of women in the revolution. Libertys kids 117 captain molly history videos for kids. I realize that there is not a great deal of biographical information about molly pitcher, but the book gives insight into daily american colonial life, through the eyes of a young girl. The stretch of us route 11 between shippensburg, pennsylvania, and the pennsylvania maryland state line is known as the molly pitcher highway. Molly pitcher spring marker all content from kiddle encyclopedia articles including the article images and facts can be freely used under attributionsharealike license, unless stated otherwise. American tall tales and legends building fluency through readers theater paperback august 15, 2009 by kathleen e. Similar to mary hays, margaret worked as a camp follower and also a water carrier for the cannons. Molly pitcher is the nickname of a heroine of the american revolution. They called her molly pitcher is written by anne f. Great book to spark an interest in history and geography for children.
The story begins with molly s husband closing his barber shop to join the continental army during the revolutionary war. The imaginative, encouraging, and sometimes humorous stories in this book list can help young children learn to acknowledge and conquer their fears. Kelly, monmouth battle monument, freehold, new jersey. Anne rockwell has been an innovator in children s books for nearly 30 years. Childrens biographies of molly pitcher introduction. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and wellwritten narratives from expert writers.
Sarah travels to fort tryon and meets the courageous captain molly. Journal of the american revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the american revolution and founding era. After her husband collapsed during the battle, she took over the operation of his cannon there are so many legends surrounding pitcher that some historians believe. Click download or read online button to get molly pitcher book now. Molly pitcher download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Stories from the time say that a woman helped the colonial troops at the battle of monmouth by bringing them pitchers of water. Molly pitcher is a composite of more than one person. The rousing true tale of an american revolution heroine. Displaying top 8 worksheets found for tall tales of molly pitcher.
Children s colonial american historical fiction see more. Anne rockwell has been an innovator in childrens books for nearly 30 years. See whats happening at monmouth park or mac at monmouth university. Molly pitcher facts molly pitcher was born on october th, 1754 near trenton, new jersey. Molly pitcher is a nickname given to a woman said to have fought in the american revolutionary war. Mar 15, 2018 historian alexis coe tries to pintpoint which reallife woman or women inspired the creation of revolutionary warera folklore character molly pitcher. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Mary ludwig hays mccauley, or simply molly pitcher, was a true heroine, and a true valiant american soldier. Augusta stevenson was a writer of children s books and a teacher. Molly pitcher, folk hero of the revolutionary war biography.
She got the name from carrying pitchers of water for the soldiers. National geographic children s books 2002 trade paperback. Molly pitcher childrens encyclopedia ages 811 molly pitcher student encyclopedia ages 11 and up. Molly pitcher, heroine of the battle of monmouth court house during the american revolution.
May 08, 20 over the next few generations, moll pitcher and molly pitcher, applied to a cannonfiring woman in the revolutionary war, were used interchangeably. Biography for kids history american revolution who was molly pitcher. The rousing true tale of molly pitcher, whose bravery and courage during the revolutionary war led to general washingtons decision to make her a sergeant. The british were riding the yankees down, and panic was pressing on flying feet. Horn, ninth house by leigh bardugo, and lies, damned lies, and hist. Mary mccauly is best known today for the role that she played in the 1778 battle of monmouth n. In they called her molly pitcher, anne rockwell tells the stirring true tale of molly, the wife of william hays, a barber who joined general washington s army. Recommended books for third grade readers get kids excited about the presidential election and help them learn about civics, voting and the three branches of government with these great books for all ages. A series of biographies focusing on the childhoods of famous americans. The molly pitcher story molly was a common nickname for women named mary in the revolutionary time period. Molly pitcher by jan gleiter, 1987, raintree childrens books edition, in english molly pitcher 1987 edition open library. A great many women helped soldiers on the battlefields during the revolutionary war. Young patriot childhood of famous americans stevenson, augusta on.
Petersburg, florida, and spent his early childhood exploring alaska s kodiak island. Molly pitcher at the battle of monmouth, where lord stirling so distinguished himself for the management of the artillery, another person of an entirely different station in life, of different nationality, and even different sex, played a very notable part in the working of. Childhood of famous americans one of the most popular series ever published for young americans, these classics of childhood have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. Located in red bank, molly pitcher inn is on the waterfront. Childrens biographies of molly pitcher rutgers university. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Join facebook to connect with molly pitcher and others you may know. Celebrate america with this list of recommended books for children ages 09. Start studying journeys grade 5 lesson they called her molly pitcher. She is generally believed to have been mary ludwig hays, who fought in the battle of monmouth in june 1778. T was hurry and scurry at monmouth town, for lee was beating a wild retreat.
Molly pitcher has 419 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the source by j. Carrying water to the american continental army during the blistering hot day that the battle of monmouth was fought on, when her husband was injured she stepped up to fire his cannon. Molly pitcher, young patriot by augusta stevenson scholastic. Kids molly pitcher costume kids colonial costume colonial. There are a lot of stories about how molly fought in different battles during the war. Her birth name was mary ludwig but she was given the nickname molly pitcher because she carried pitchers of water to soldiers during the battle of monmouth during the american revolutionary war. Charles shaw the life of the woman who became a revolutionary heroine when she carried water to the soldiers at the battle of monmouth in 1778. Molly pitcher s name was not actually molly pitcher. Cozy up with your kid and read about real and legendary heroes and heroines, revisit classic songs, and follow the adventures of travelers across the united states. Anne rockwell has been an innovator in childrens books for more than 30 years and has written well over 100 books. Molly attends a birthday party where there was no cake or sweets because of the high tax on sugar.
The areas natural beauty can be seen at belmar beach and boardwalk and cheesequake state park, while count basie theater and two river theater are cultural highlights. Todd smith, charles barnett iii, bill anderson nonfiction graphic novel series for ages 7 to 9. Apr 03, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Learn about the founding of america with homeschool books and curriculum on early american history. Another woman who inspired the molly pitcher legend was margaret corbin. Alexander caitlind alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the jamie and kendall broderick mystery series, the 14 fun facts and 101 fun facts series, the wonderful world of animals series. She is regarded as a symbol of the brave and selfless acts of heroism and patriotism exhibited by countless women during the american revolutionary war.
Shes mary better known as molly hays, and in 1777 she. The battle of monmouth is the most likely source for the. Childrens molly pitcher costume, great for walk through events, school programs, wax museum, renaissance faires, and historical functions add to favorites add this item to a list. The best books about the american revolution for kids fatherly. They called her molly pitcher christian book distributors. Legend also asserts that when william hays collapsed or was wounded, she took her husbands place in the gun crew for the rest of the battle. Margaret was the wife of john corbin, an artilleryman with the continental army.
He earned a bachelor of arts degree in british literature from san diego state university, where he graduated cum laude, and later received advanced degrees in writing and curriculum development. According to legend, at the battle of monmouth june 28, 1778, mary hays, wife of artilleryman william hays, carried water to cool both the cannon and the soldiers in her husbands batteryhence the. Buy deluxe filigree shoe buckle bronze colored historical accessory, colonial girl s wig, period children s white pantaloon bloomers and get molly pitcher patriotic costume at an additional 15% off our everyday low price. She wrote several childhood of famous americans titles, including books about george. Tall tales of molly pitcher worksheets learny kids. Molly pitcher was a typical american woman during her time period, but her bravery and her dedication for the country is nothing but exceptional. The story begins with mollys husband closing his barber shop to join the continental army during the revolutionary war. Molly pitcher was an american patriot who carried pitchers of water to soldiers during the revolutionary wars battle of monmouth, thereby earning her nickname. Molly pitcher archives journal of the american revolution. This picture book tells the story of molly haysknown to history as molly pitcher.
In most of the stories, she bravely takes over firing a cannon for her wounded husband. Feb 04, 2020 a heroine of the revolutionary war, molly pitcher was the nickname of a woman said to have carried water to american soldiers during the battle of monmouth on june 28, 1778, before taking over for. Molly pitcher and captain molly journal of the american. Biographical information about mary hays has been gathered by historians, 7 including her cultural heritage, given name, probable year of birth, marriages, progeny, and census and tax records, providing a reasonably reliable account of. These lively, inspiring, believable biographies sweep todays young readers right into history. Augusta stevenson was a writer of childrens books and a teacher. Historian alexis coe tries to pintpoint which reallife woman or women inspired the creation of revolutionary warera folklore character molly pitcher. Apparently, the best source for her story is a book published in the late 1820s by george washington parke custis, stepgrandson of general george washington. According to legend, molly pitcher was a woman who helped fight during the revolutionary war 17751783 in america. When her husband joined general washingtons army, molly hays went with him. She apparently insisted that everyone call her sergeant molly the rest of her life.
Nonfiction 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. Molly pitcher was a woman from the revolutionary war. All through the winter at valley forge, molly watched and listened. It was originally published in hardcover in the 1940s, 50s60s and reissued in paperback in the 80s. Molly pitcher book by augusta stevenson official publisher page. A 15minute heroes in history book 15minute books 1228. They called her molly pitcher by anne rockwell youtube. Molly pitcher was a fictitious name given to a woman who carried pitchers of water to aid soldiers and later on fought during the battle of monmouth.
In this lesson, you will learn about the tale of molly pitcher, a woman who fought during the revolutionary war, and the two possible women who might have inspired the name. Young patriot childhood of famous americans paperback october 31, 1986 by. Galloping down like a hurricane washington rode with his sword swung high,mighty as he of the trojan plain fired by a courage from the sky. A 15minute heroes in history book 15minute books 1228 by caitlind l. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
According to legend, at the battle of monmouth june 28, 1778, mary hays, wife of artilleryman william hays, carried water to cool both the cannon and the soldiers in her husbands batteryhence the nickname molly pitcher. Childhood of famous americans series set of 50 volumes including abigail adams, amelia earhart, annie oakley, crazy horse, davy crockett, george patton, martha washington, molly pitcher, robert e. When she came out, she was told her husband had been shot in the hide. Book molly pitcher, young patriot by augusta stevenson.
Some historians believe her story is the composite of several molly s who helped on the battlefields of the revolutionary war. No, molly pitcher mary ludwig hays mccauley did not have children, even though she did have a husband, john hays, who was killed. Molly was further honored in world war ii with the naming of the liberty ship ss molly pitcher, launched, and subsequently torpedoed, in 1943. Biography of molly pitcher who helped win the battle of monmouth during the revolutionary war for elementry and middle school students. Smashwords molly pitcher and the battle of monmouth a. Made a sergeant by george washington, she would eventually go back to household dutiesbut for the rest of her life, asked. Journeys grade 5 lesson they called her molly pitcher.
George washington made her a sergeant in the continental army for her bravery, and rockwell only passing through gives her star treatment in this stirring. She wrote several childhood of famous americans titles, including books about george washington, abraham lincoln, paul revere, sitting bull, benjamin franklin, and molly pitcher. I realize that there is not a great deal of biographical information about molly pitcher, but the book gives insight into daily. They called her molly pitcher by anne rockwell, cynthia. International about scholastic customer service contact us. My son teaches history and geography and these are the type of books i purchased when my. Young patriot childhood of famous americans by augusta stevenson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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