The Declaration of Independence from A to Z

by Catherine Osornio and Layne Johnson

Book Overview

From the Boston Tea Party in 1773 to the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776, this comprehensive alphabet book follows the citizens of the Thirteen Colonies as they fight for representation. During the 1700s, greed ruled King George III of England, and he thought he could tax the Colonists on anything. As a result, they rebelled by forming their own government. Featuring C for Continental Congress, I for Independence,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158980676X
• ISBN13: 9781589806764
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

The Declaration of Independence From A to Z

Reviewed by Madeline (age 9) and Sophia (age 7) McElroy for Reader Views (06/10) Madeline: In this book you can read about America and about independence. My favorite letter is I for independence. I like that letter because independence is all-American. America is a great place. I thought the paintings were very good and the pages are nice and smooth. You can learn many things about America in this delightful book about independence. Sophia: This was a great book to read it was very interesting. This is a fun book to read out loud with a group. When I read it, it sounds so amazing! I learned lots of new stuff about America. My favorite letter is Q, it stands for quill. I didn't remember that you could use a feather as a pen for dipping in ink, even though I did it before! The artwork is pretty and colorful. We both highly recommend "The Declaration of Independence from A to Z."

Bound to make a splash of fireworks wherever it lands, in libraries, schools, and private homes

"The Declaration of Independence from A to Z" is the perfect Fourth of July primer for preschoolers and elementary age children. It is the easiest way to teach American history since 1776. "A is for America," of course, and "B is for Boston Tea Party, C is for Continental Congress," these are all givens and basics in Revolutionary history. But did you know "T is for Timothy Matlack," the assistant to Secretary Charles Thomson, who carefully copied the Declaration of Independence? How about "G is for grievances," or "O is for oath," or "M is for Majority?" There are a few surprises or well kept secrets even at the heart of America's Revolutionary past that come to light in "The Declaration of Independence from A to Z." the pageantry of history is well portrayed in full color two page paintings throughout this amazing alphabet American history primer. "The Declaration of Independence from A to Z" is bound to make a splash of fireworks wherever it lands, in libraries, schools, and private homes.

A is for Amazing Book!

From A to Z, this book sings with the spirit that motivated our nation's founding fathers and mothers to be the forerunners of freedom that they were. The history of how the Declaration of Independence was written is presented from A to Z and also in chronological order, so it's perfect for young Americans to follow. The text is powerful and inspirational for kids as well as parents, teachers, and librarians. Plus, the artwork is superb. A perfect addition to a classroom library.