We were pleased with this book as a home school text. Our elementary reader could read it himself. Photos of art from the time period add color and interest to the narrative text without too many distractions. 
 It lets the interesting story of the American Revolution speak for itself without politically correct or politically charged commentary. Simple and brief, the timeline from the end of the French and Indian War to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It mentions key figures as they pertain to the story line without dwelling on them. 
 Even older students (even those far out from US History lessons) can benefit from a review of the timeline and issues.