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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016 · Est. 1 hour read
What Is the Declaration of Independence?
By Michael C. Harris, Who HQ, Jerry Hoare (Illustrator)
Part of the What Was . . . ? series
The American colonies declare independence from Great Britain and form a new nation, the United States of America, through a series of events and decisions by key figures such as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 819 ratings
112 pages· 8,583 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1776, Thomas Jefferson feverishly drafts the Declaration of Independence, a bold move to sever ties with Britain and birth a new nation. As tensions rise, colonists face life-threatening risks for freedom. Discover the gripping story behind this radical document and the revolutionary fervor that ignited a war. Will their audacious gamble pay off, or will the dream of independence crumble under British might? Uncover the true events that shaped the United States and the daring individuals who dared to defy an empire.
From the publisher
Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country’s ties with Britain and announce a new nation–The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom, and the Declaration of Independence made that official. Discover the true story of one of the most radical and uplifting documents in history and follow the action that fueled the Revolutionary War.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 8,583
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 880L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.2
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 182534
Publication
- Published
- May 10, 2016
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448486925
- LCCN
- 2016011713
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