Books in Framers of the Declaration of Independence series

Highlights the life of one of the writers and signers of the Declaration of Independence, explains the importance of the document, and describes the events that prompted its creation.

Profiles the life and times of Robert Livingston, the representative from New York, who was a major participant in the writing of the Declaration os Independence.

Profiles the life and career of John Adams, the representative from Massachusetts who was a major participant in the creation of the Declaration of Independence.

Book by Furgang, Kathy

Recounts the life and accomplishments of Roger Sherman, the representative from Connecticut who helped create the Declaration of Independence.

Furgang, Kathy

Ben Franklin was an inventor, a writer, printer, scientist, and statesman who only went to school until the age of ten. Franklin was also one of the framers of the Declaration of Independence, and reading this book will help students to understand how the document was written, why it was created, and what it has meant to our country's history.

Recounts the life and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States.

Fitting perfectly into both state and national history curricula, these books will give students a new understanding of the very real danger, excitement, and controversy involved in the creation of what has been called the most beautiful document ever written.