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Young readers learn in this informational text the true events behind the Longfellow poem that celebrated Paul Revere's daring ride to warn the colonists that the British were marching to Concord to seize weapons and arrest colonial leaders. The importance of this title is in learning not just about Paul Revere's life but the other important patriots who risked so much for the creation of our country. Paul Revere was a respected Boston citizen, an artisan, and a patriot. However, he is best known for his ride through Boston on horseback, warning the citizens to assemble in an effort to ward off the advancing British army. This book presents the story of Revere's life and his midnight ride in a fun and engaging way, with primary source documents and full-color images to enrich the learning experience.