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Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
In 1776 Thomas Jefferson put his quill to paper and the Declaration of Independence sprang to life. Follow the Declaration's journey over the next two centuries, surviving eight wars and travelling through five states on horseback, boat, railcar, and tank to its current home in the National Archives.
Author
Publisher
Bushel & Peck Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Do you know what's actually in the full Declaration of Independence? How it was written? What was happening at the time? How to read the formal language? Don't worry! Because now, in The Side-by-Side Declaration of Independence, kid patriots (and grown-ups alike!) can tackle the Declaration like never before. Decipher the original text of the Declaration on each left-hand page with help from a "plain English" translation on each right-hand page....
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Everyone knows the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. But did you know that it took until July 9th for General George Washington to get his hands on it? Explore the extreme history of our nation's birth certificate." -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"With the Declaration of Independence, the 13 American colonies demanded independence from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write it. But did he write every word? Who helped him? Discover the answers and learn about the desk Jefferson designed and at which he wrote this important document." -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! 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,...
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