The History of Independence Day

by Reese Donaghey

Book Overview

Most Americans know that the holiday celebrated on July 4 commemorates something about the Declaration of Independence. While that date is when the Second Continental Congress approved the final draft of the document, other dates could be considered more significant, such as 2 days before when the Congress approved the declaration at all! Readers learn about the accident of history that is the American holiday of the Fourth of July. Fun fact boxes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482419424
• ISBN13: 9781482419429
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.1" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5