Bibliograph

The Declaration of Independence, introducing primary sources, by Kathryn Clay

Type

Label

The Declaration of Independence, introducing primary sources, by Kathryn Clay

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Declaration of Independence

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

979994304

Responsibility statement

by Kathryn Clay

Series statement

Introducing primary sourcesSmithsonian little explorer

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader AR, LG, 5.2, 0.5, 190516.

Sub title

introducing primary sources

Summary

The Declaration of Independence has represented American freedom since Thomas Jefferson wrote it more than 200 years ago. Using primary sources, young readers hear the story behind one of America's most important documents from the people who were there when it was signed. Engaging text, colorful images, sidebars, and a variety of primary sources introduce readers to the Declaration of Independence

Table Of Contents

Primary sources -- First Continental Congress -- A shot heard 'round the world -- Second Continental Congress -- Committee of five -- Congress declares independence -- Sharing the news -- Saving the Declaration -- Parts of the Declaration -- The body -- The declaration of equal rights -- The Declaration of Independence today -- Timeline

Target audience

juvenile

Classification