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  • The Story of the Declaration of Independence

    Norman Richards, Tom Dunnington

    Hardcover (Childrens Press, Jan. 1, 1968)
    Outlines the events that led to the Revolutionary War and the writing of the document that declared the Colonies separate and independent from Britain.
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  • Tammy and the Declaration of Independence

    Reynold Jay, Duy Truong, Nour Hassan, Jesse Ty, Carol Ward

    eBook (Confectionery World Publishing Division, Oct. 1, 2015)
    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 4.7 suitable for 9 to adult readers. This edition is the full length 18,500 word edition. An abbreviated edition for 8 1/2-12 is available with 7,000 words. Another edition for 9-10 age readers contains 2200 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 Declaration of Independence

    Elizabeth Raum

    Hardcover (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Learn about the Declaration of Independence, one of the most significant documents in U.S. history. Find out about those who were involved in its creation and why studying this primary source is so important.
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  • The Declaration of Independence

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Aug. 15, 2006)
    Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.
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  • The Declaration of Independence

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1989)
    Examines the political situation in America at the time of the trouble between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted
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  • The Declaration of Independence

    Melissa McDaniel

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Cornerstones of Freedom, Third Series€”Bringing History to Life Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. Read about what makes our country and form of government so great that it has inspired people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America.
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  • The Declaration of Independence

    Karen Price Hossell

    Paperback (Heinemann, Oct. 27, 2003)
    Open the pages of this book to get an inside look at the Declaration of Independence. Find out how the Declaration of Independence came about, what the Declaration contains, and the significance of the document. In this book you will also discover: who wrote the Declaration of Independence; how the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War are related; and the travels of the Declaration.
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  • The Declaration of Independence

    Hal Marcovitz

    Library Binding (Mason Crest, Feb. 1, 2002)
    Discusses the history of the composition and signing of the Declaration of Independence, as well as the document's importance in American history.
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  • Understanding the Declaration of Independence

    Sally Senzell Isaacs

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)
    When the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, they did more than star a rebellionthey forever changed the face of America. Come inside and read along as Declaration of Independence explains in an easy-to-follow way the importance of o
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  • The Declaration of Independence

    Lora Polack Oberle

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Provides background information on the people and events connected with the writing of the Declaration of Independence and introduces the contents of the document itself.
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  • Declaration of Independence

    Rebecca Rissman

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Discusses the history of the Declaration of Independence, the people responsible for drafting it, and what the text states, in addition to exploring how conservators in the National Archives have repaired the original document.
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  • The Declaration of Independence

    Peter Castellano

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Not only did the Declaration of Independence help set US history in motion, the document was influential to other revolutions around the world. Therefore, its crucial to understand the meaning of the Declaration of Independence in order to continue exploring the social studies curriculum. Readers are presented with the most important aspects of the document, including why it was written, the writing process, and its impact on American independence. Written in clear, simple language, this volume will be useful in test review or as an introduction to the history of the Declaration of Independence.
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