The Declaration of Independence

by John Shea

Book Overview

Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence was the eloquent, concise, and persuasive piece around which the American colonies rallied during the American Revolution. Jefferson listed the many grievances the colonists had with the British crown and stated it was natural for the colonies to break away. Readers will examine this document and trace the origins of the ideas found within. They'll learn what was happening in the colonies as the Second...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433989972
• ISBN13: 9781433989971
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6