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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Step back in time to the creation of America’s founding document with this fascinating history for young readers, part of the beloved What Was? series. The perfect way to celebrate the U.S.A.’s 250th anniversary! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously well into the night. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever ties with Britain and announce the establishment of a new nation: the United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for their 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 in this easy-to-understand narrative for young readers hoping to learn all about the foundation of America. Review: BUY IT ! - Great for kids. Well written with pictures...to push the points home. Parents must read to the children, and explain the history of the FOUNDING FATHERS. Review: Good to know - Love gifting educational books!





| Best Sellers Rank | #5,528 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Children's Government Books #3 in Children's Books on United States Colonial & Revolutionary History |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,252 Reviews |
D**L
BUY IT !
Great for kids. Well written with pictures...to push the points home. Parents must read to the children, and explain the history of the FOUNDING FATHERS.
J**S
Good to know
Love gifting educational books!
A**R
Very good explanation
Great book for kids and young adults willing to learn a bit more. Very good explanations and good background “nuggets” of information. I am very pleased and recommend this purchase.
P**Y
Great book for kids!
Great book for kids! I got these for my local children's library from their wish list. The kids are excited about reading them.
R**Y
A Fascinating Look at early American History!
" 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. . . . This is the most famous part of the Declaration of Independence'." A fine tutorial of early American history preceding and including one of the most famous documents in world history, The Declaration of Independence. Take a look at the events that forced American colonists to separate themselves from Great Britain, while utilizing the time and talents of great patriot statesmen such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams.
M**S
easy reading
good book for children. easy to read and educational
A**I
Excellent reading material!
I received this book with another and I have enjoyed both books! Lots of information crammed into a small chapter book. I would definitely recommend this reading for children who are interested in history but have slight difficultly understanding it. Very informational! Would buy from seller again!
E**N
Fun, informative and quick read! Perfect for kids!
Fantastic read and great introduction of the US origin for kids. I read this with my 8 and 10 yr old daughters. Both of them left with an appreciation of our founders and other great American patriots!
A**R
What is the Declaration of Independence
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シ**ハ
米国独立宣言の英書は山ほどあるが、この本はとても詳細で面白い。
米国がどんな国か、その出自と本来的な性質を知るには[独立宣言]を読むのが一番近道だとレビュアーは考えています。 July 4, 1776.の全文はネットで原文を読めますので、まずそれを読んだほうがよいでしょう。 独立宣言の全文は本書には載っていないからです。 本書は米国人向けに書かれており、独立宣言の文章は既に知っていることが前提として書かれているようです。 「アメリカ独立宣言」の和訳は福沢諭吉訳がキンドル版でゼロ円で現在(201807時点)は買えますが、 「英国王、我諸州ニ内乱ヲ起サシメテ」という感じの古文調です。でも内容は容易につかめます。 原文を読んだあとで、背景や当時の前後の情勢が知りたくなったら本書が役立ちます。 「独立宣言」は英国王から搾り取られる"colonist":入植者としての立場から書かれていますので、 大英帝国が如何に植民地を搾取弾圧する悪の帝国だったかということがよくわかります。 著者マイケル・ハリスの英文はとても読みやすい英語です。
Q**C
LOOOVE THESE BOOKS!!!
Highly recommended. Easy read, easy to understand and informative. Not too long.
A**N
Book
Great read for children.
D**E
Great information for children
Good informative reading,good overall condition although think postman pat screwd the packaging a bit in transit!
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