John Paul Jones and the birth of the American Navy /

Crickard, Sarah,

John Paul Jones and the birth of the American Navy / Sarah Crickard. - First edition. - 24 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm - Spotlight on American history . - Spotlight on American history (PowerKids Press) .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Early life in Scotland -- A boy goes to sea -- Becoming a captain -- Becoming John Paul Jones -- The beginning of the American Revolution -- Sailing and fighting for the Continental Navy -- Invading England -- "I have not yet begun to fight" -- Winning the war and glory -- Glossary.

9781499417623 1499417624 9781499417593 1499417594

1391502 QBI

2015014251


Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 --Juvenile literature.


United States. Navy --Biography--Juvenile literature.


Admirals--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.


United States--History--Naval operations--Revolution, 1775-1783--Juvenile literature.


Biographies.

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