American Documents: The Declaration of Independence

by Judith Lloyd Yero

Book Overview

Judith Lloyd Yero's lively, interactive book takes a close look at the document that defines democracy in the United States and the events that led to the country's creation. Readers learn about the escalation of unrest caused by the King's tax and trade laws, which culminated in the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Period illustrations dramatize the evolution of the Declaration itself, and brief biographies highlight key figures such as...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792253973
• ISBN13: 9780792253976
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.8" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9