Books with title Declaration of lndependence

Follow alongside of ten-year-old Tammy Wurtherington, the little doll girl from River Falls, Ohio in this exciting new adventure that is sure to delight any youngster. Her cute associates, Cedric the Mongoose, Zeke the orphaned opossum, and Alfred the mouse accompany her in this trip through history in which they must see that the space-time continuum is maintained and the Declaration of Independence is signed on July Fourth, 1776. The emphasis is on telling a spell binding story that will leave any reader with a firm understanding of the events that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the reasons for the Revolutionary War. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page. The reader will be alongside of the leaders of the Revolutionary War as they reach the decisions that will make them true heroes in the minds of historians. Tammy becomes a part of the rebel minutemen and joins the spy network that led to Paul Revere's famous ride in which he declared, "The British are Coming!" Ride along with Tammy and Paul Revere and then witness her account of "The Shot Heard Around the World?" in Lexington. Historians have long agued as to exactly who fired that first shot that began the Revolution War. Tammy's accounting settles the issue for all time.You will be there on a hot summer day in Independence Hall when the Committee of Five, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston are nominated to write the Declaration of Independence. Take part in the discussions during the three weeks in which they created what many believe to be the most important words in the history of the English language. The reader will be see how Tammy assisted Betsy Ross and George Washington in creating the first American flag. And exactly how did that crack in the Liberty Bell occur? Whether you are a young reader or a parent/educator, everyone will enjoy this remarkable tale of a wonderful little girl who became a legend in her efforts to "nudge" history and see that the American Revolution began without a hitch. Flesch-Kincaid Reading Grade Level is 4.6 suitable for 8 to 10 age readers and contains 2200 words. A longer edition for 8-12 is available with 7000 words. Another edition for 9 to adult readers contains 18,500 words.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Who was King George the Third? What is the Preamble? Discover the history and importance of the document. Learn about why the colonists decided to break free from Great Britain and how many people signed the Declaration of Independence. The 'First Guide to Government' series introduces students to the federal, state, and local governments. Each book explores the structure, function, and responsibilities of each branch of the government.

Two tiny time travelers from the Planet Burjos arrive in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. The time travelers are middle school-aged kids who didn't know they were brother and sister until several weeks ago. Learning they are twins doesn't make Klax and Zia like each other any better! But their time journey is dangerous and they don't have anyone to rely on except each other. Ick!Their mission is to find the important document, the Declaration of Independence. They will be "flies on the wall" to locate this document and get pictures of it to take back to their planet's library. But Planet Earth is a big planet filled with people that are giants to Zia and Klax. How can they stay safe when their ship makes them look like insects, but they must fly in close enough to take their pictures?When catastrophe strikes, the question becomes ... will Zia and Klax be marooned forever on Planet Earth?

Follow alongside of ten-year-old Tammy Wurtherington, the little doll girl from River Falls, Ohio in this exciting new adventure that is sure to delight any youngster. Her cute associates, Cedric the Mongoose, Zeke the orphaned opossum, and Alfred the mouse accompany her in this trip through history in which they must see that the space-time continuum is maintained and the Declaration of Independence is signed on July Fourth, 1776. The emphasis is on telling a spell binding story that will leave any reader with a firm understanding of the events that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the reasons for the Revolutionary War. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page. The reader will be alongside of the leaders of the Revolutionary War as they reach the decisions that will make them true heroes in the minds of historians. Tammy becomes a part of the rebel minutemen and joins the spy network that led to Paul Revere's famous ride in which he declared, "The British are Coming!" Ride along with Tammy and Paul Revere and then witness her account of "The Shot Heard Around the World?" in Lexington. Historians have long agued as to exactly who fired that first shot that began the Revolution War. Tammy's accounting settles the issue for all time.You will be there on a hot summer day in Independence Hall when the Committee of Five, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston are nominated to write the Declaration of Independence. Take part in the discussions during the three weeks in which they created what many believe to be the most important words in the history of the English language. The reader will be see how Tammy assisted Betsy Ross and George Washington in creating the first American flag. And exactly how did that crack in the Liberty Bell occur? Whether you are a young reader or a parent/educator, everyone will enjoy this remarkable tale of a wonderful little girl who became a legend in her efforts to "nudge" history and see that the American Revolution began without a hitch.Flesch-Kincaid Reading Grade Level is 4.2 suitable for 8 to12 age readers and contains 7000 words. A shorter edition for 8-10 is available with 2200 words. The full-length edition for 10 to adult readers contains 18,500 words.Note: Amazon LOOK INSIDE may show out-of-focus distorted display. The KINDLE download does not have this problem. AMAZON is looking into this technical problem and plans to correct it soon

The belief that “All men are created equal,” and have the right to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” has inspired generations of Americans. Readers will learn what historical circumstances necessitated the writing of Declaration of Independence. The meaning of key phrases is illuminated, and several of the grievances listed in the document are detailed. Visual learners will appreciate the map of the 13 colonies and the timeline that illuminates the declaration’s historical context. A close look at a key document and a celebration of its lasting influence.

The Young Patriot's Reader series is written for parents who wish to provide their children with an appreciation of America and its history from an early age. Ensuring that our children are taught the essential lessons of our history-in the context of liberty, natural rights, limited government, and free market capitalism-is just too important to leave to chance or the school system. The Young Patriot's Reader series will build your child's reading skills while instilling the pride and sense of responsibility he or she will need to ". . .secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity." The Declaration of Independence volume of the series celebrates: - American Exceptionalism - The vision of the Founding Fathers - Liberty and Freedom - Unalienable Rights - The sacrifices made by the Founders - The roots of the American Revolution . . .and the risks taken with "a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence "that we may now live in freedom.

The Declaration of Independence is the statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall) in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with the Kingdom of Great Britain, regarded themselves as thirteen newly independent sovereign states, and no longer under British rule. Instead they formed a new nation—the United States of America. John Adams was a leader in pushing for independence, which was passed on July 2 with no opposing vote cast. A committee of ve had already drafted the formal declaration, to be ready when Congress voted on independence. The term "Declaration of Independence" is not used in the document itself.Included here also is the US Constitution, Bill of Rights and inaugural speeches by Lincoln and John F. Kenned.Each RADLEY CLASSIC is a meticulously restored, luxurious and faithful reproduction of a classic book; produced with elegant text layout, clarity of presentation, and stylistic features that make reading a true pleasure. Special attention is given to legible fonts and adequate letter sizing, correct line length for readability, generous margins and triple lead (lavish line separation); plus we do not allow any mistakes/changes/ additions to creep into the original author’s words.Visit RADLEY BOOKS at www.radleybooks.com to see more classic book titles in this series.