Presents the social, cultural, political aspects of American society during the revolutionary era. The content is divided into short sections of text with large headings. The text is further divided into subheadings, which are no longer than a few paragraphs. Several photographs from America's living history museums on each page. Information is presented in a way that will interest a younger reader. For example, the chapter on 'Colonial Kids' includes the subheadings 'Tough Teachers' and 'Recess, 18th Century Style.' Table of contents and index help the reader navigate to specific areas of interest. Additional reference aids include a list of books to read, websites to visit, and photo credits.