Bibliograph

What is the Declaration of Independence?, by Michael C. Harris ; illustrated by Jerry Hoare

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What is the Declaration of Independence?, by Michael C. Harris ; illustrated by Jerry Hoare

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 108)

Illustrations

illustrationsplatesmapsportraits

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What is the Declaration of Independence?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

918994971

Responsibility statement

by Michael C. Harris ; illustrated by Jerry Hoare

Series statement

What is-- ?

Summary

"On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation--The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom, and the Declaration of Independence made that official. Discover the true story of one of the most radical and uplifting documents in history and follow the action that fueled the Revolutionary War."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

What is the Declaration of Independence? -- A battle for America -- Taxes and more taxes -- Blood in Boston -- The Boston Tea Party -- The First Continental Congress -- The shot heard round the world -- The king must go -- Declaring freedom -- The United States of America is born -- What happened to the signers? -- The declaration today -- Timelines

Target audience

juvenile

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Declaration of Independence

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