Bibliograph

The Declaration of Independence, by Marcia Abramson

Type

Label

The Declaration of Independence, by Marcia Abramson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-11, Bearport Publishing CompanyGrades 4-6, Bearport Publishing Company

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Declaration of Independence

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1150863416

Responsibility statement

by Marcia Abramson

Series statement

X-treme facts: history

Summary

"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

Table Of Contents

A Particular Piece of Paper -- Before There Were States -- No Taxation Without Representation -- Fighting Taxes and Throwing Tea -- The War Begins -- George VS. George -- Minute Men and Found Women -- A Reluctant Writer -- Signers of the Times -- The Many Journeys of the Declaration -- A Handprint Mystery -- Declaration Today

Target audience

juvenile

Classification