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Pilgrims to Patriots, A Grandfather Tells The Story Paperback – November 1, 2012

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“This deserves six stars! Start with "excellent" and go on from there; that's how good this book really is.” 5 Stars - Paul Lappen, Vine Voice “The book is fast-paced, with short chapter after chapter of carefully researched and engagingly written mini-histories of many of early America's most important and fascinating events.” 5 Stars - R. Steele This New York Book Festival award winner from Alex Bugaeff, founder of Readable History, features the pivotal people and events of early American history. In a series of brief, entertaining chapters, a grandfather tells his middle grade grandchildren the story of our nation’s Founding. * The Pilgrims and Puritans, * Native Americans, * Slavery, * Colonial America, * The Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War, * The Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Ideal for homeschooling, the grandfather’s account is true history. A twelve page Teacher Guide, available direct from the author, provides a summary of the history as well as learning activities and discussion questions. The grandchildren get to know the Super Six - Franklin, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Madison - as real people who sacrificed much to found the United States. Along the way, the grandfather answers his grandchildren’s questions and challenges them to show their understanding.
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    420 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    November 1, 2012
  4. Dimensions
    5.98 x 0.94 x 9.02 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1478266848
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1478266846
  7. Lexile measure
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"If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten." Rudyard Kipling.

Alex Bugaeff has created a new way to present history - Readable History. Bugaeff tells the history in dialogue, through stories and discussion told by a leader to a group. Along the way, the group asks questions and the leader answers, bringing the reader into the scene and the story telling into the present.

Readable History turns a learning chore into "can't put it down." With each story being short and digestible, readers young and old look forward to the next.

By using dialogue, Bugaeff avoids the expository prose of strict historiography. Intentionally absent are notes, footnotes, superscripts,and academic rigor. Absent also, are the literary trappings of long words, sentences, paragraphs, and chapters that dissuade many from enjoying history.

"Pilgrims To Patriots, A Grandfather Tells The Story" is the first in The Grandfather Series. It is followed by "American Amazons: Colonial Women Who Changed History", also available through Amazon and Kindle. They are ground-breaking examples of the Readable History form.

About the Author

A Bachelor's in Political Science and a Master's in Public Administration both from the University of California, Berkeley, launched Mr. Bugaeff on a 40 year career in organizational consulting and teaching, during which he wrote and published over 100 manuscripts and technical manuals privately for his clients. Along the way, he continued the serious study of early American political history, including the Colonial Period, the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. His goal is to present this history in a way that can be read and understood by all.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; First Edition (November 1, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 420 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1478266848
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1478266846
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 770L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.36 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.94 x 9.02 inches
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A Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master’s in Public Administration both from the University of California, Berkeley, launched Mr. Bugaeff on a 40 year career in school and governmental consulting and teaching, during which he wrote and published over 100 manuscripts and technical manuals privately for his clients. Along the way, he continued the serious study of early American political history, concentrating on the original letters and writings of the Founders.

"During my consulting career, I got to know many public school systems," he said. "Out of curiosity, I checked their textbooks and course outlines to see how they covered the subject. To my dismay, the vast majority don’t cover it at all or gloss over it in favor of the study of modern social ills. So, I decided to write this book to fill the gap."

"Pilgrims To Patriots, A Grandfather Tells The Story" is the first in Bugaeff’s Grandfather Series – books that bring our nation’s Founding to life. He does it by presenting the history in dialogue form rather than in expository prose. In the book, the grandfather tells the story to his grandchildren in a series of story times. They ask questions as he goes along and he responds. They bicker and make up, all under his kindly guidance.

As he was about to begin proofreading the manuscript, he had open heart surgery. “I was in perfect health,” he said. “Then, I had trouble swallowing. That was all. Cost me six weeks in my publication schedule, but I feel great and I’m happy with my book.”

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John S.
4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read for all
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2013
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A well written book of a grandfather telling his grandchildren the story of our founding fathers and the building of a great nation.
He goes into detail of the events leading up to the Constitution, Bill of Rights and beyond covering events like the Mayflower Compact, Articles of Confederation, The Stamp Act, the First and Second Continental Congresses, Townsend Act, Mt Vernon Conference, Annapolis Convention and the Constitutional Convention. He also covers the French Indian War, the War of Jenkins Ear and the Revolutionary Wars.
This book also tells the fabulous history of the "Super Six" of the fifty five delegates of the Constitution. It goes into great detail on the lives of Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton.
This is a history book that all ages will enjoy with a little twist of humor.
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Stephen Mosher
5.0 out of 5 stars Great History of our Nation
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013
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Well written, interesting and easy to understand. An excellent history of the beginning of our nation, the founding fathers and the issues they faced.
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WALLACE PARSONS
4.0 out of 5 stars Learned a lot from this book.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2013
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You do not have to be a Grandfather to enjoy and learn from this book. Short chapters, and easy to read. Would recommend to to all adults.
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Paul Tognetti
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply marvelous!
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2014
There are millions of us out here. We are concerned about the direction public education has taken in recent years and wonder what the heck our children and grandchildren are being taught about the origins of our nation and the Founding Fathers. There seems to be so much misinformation out there. We are desperately seeking resources to help us set the record straight. Alex Bugaeff is a writer, a serious student of early American history and the grandfather of two. I met him recently at a Revolutionary War reenactment and purchased his book "Pilgrims to Patriots: A Grandfather Tells The Story". I am pleased to report that this book is just what the doctor ordered. Being in my 60's now I had forgotten an awful lot of this stuff. Reading it all again makes me proud to be an American and reinforces my belief in the principles that this nation was founded on. So read it, enjoy it, then sit down with your kids or grand kids and tell them some stories. This generation of young people desperately needs to hear these things and if you don't take the time there is a very good chance that no one else will. Kudos to the author for an ambitious project extremely well executed. You will quickly discover why this book received a well-deserved "Honorable Mention" at the 2013 New York Book Festival. Very highly recommended!
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CTH
5.0 out of 5 stars The book will take you from our earliest settlers through the Revolutionary War and finally what happens in the lives of our Sup
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2015
Alex Bugeaff's Pilgrim to Patriots is a must read!!! He has a unique format of telling our nation's story to his two delightful grandchildren. The book will take you from our earliest settlers through the Revolutionary War and finally what happens in the lives of our Super Six founding fathers. It is an accurate and exciting anecdotal history. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was so sorry to finish it. Whether you have studied American history for decades or know very little about our heritage, you will find this book informative and educational. I cannot wait for Alex' next book to be released in Feb 2015.
Thank you,
Alex
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R Steele
5.0 out of 5 stars Sharing thoughts about America with a Grandchild
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2013
Here's a terrific book for any grandfather or grandmother who'd like to spend some high quality time bonding with and passing on the story of America's beginning to a pre-teen grandchild. The book is fast-paced, with short chapter after chapter of carefully researched and engagingly written mini-histories of many of early America's most important and fascinating events, from the arrival of the Pilgrims to the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence. I'm currently reading the book to my l0-year-old granddaughter, whom I used to read children's stories to before she began developing a life of her own. She loves the book, and while she's a good enough reader to read and understand most of it on her own, reading it together is giving us the opportunity to have discussions and share thoughts in a way we would never have otherwise. Great idea, great format, and a true gift to both of us.
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Samantha Makuch
5.0 out of 5 stars Still learning!
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2013
This was a great read. It tells about our nation's beginnings in clear, simple language and a narrative style that will appeal to adults and children. The author has put together a rare find- a book that teaches as well as entertains. My grandchildren and I read this together and I enjoyed hearing their questions and observations about our nation's roots. It was surprising to hear what they knew and didn't know! I even learned a few things myself. Turns out I didn't learn it all in history class, after all.
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D B Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars A New, Pleasing Format
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2012
There was obviously a lot of research done for this book, the facts seem accurate and are numerous, but the book doesn't read like a pile of facts. The format idea, of a Grandfather telling the story of the Nation's founding, makes the material flow better than it would in a classic textbook. If you want to learn some important US History in a fun way, this is a great option.
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