The Declaration of Independence (We the People)

Burgan, Michael

ISBN 10: 0756500427 ISBN 13: 9780756500429

Publisher: Compass Point Books, 2000

Synopsis

Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.

About this title

About the Author:

Formerly an editor at the educational publisher Weekly Reader, Michael Burgan has been a freelance writer for 17 years. He has written more than 250 books for children and young adults, specializing in U.S. history, geography, and biographies of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Burgan has won several awards for his writing, and his plays for adult audiences have been staged across the United States. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BA in history. He currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his cat Callie.

Review:

Learning about American history is fun with this new title from the ""We the People"" series. This volume introduces young readers to the events leading up to the approval of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The author examines the political --Children's Literature

Summary In June of 1776 the colonies sent representatives to Pennsylvania State House to discuss the pressing issue of rebelling against Britain and its King. General Washington was commanding troops already and they had won the battle of Bunker Hill. The --Schmezi Books Blog

About this edition

• Publisher: Compass Point Books
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0756500427
• ISBN 13: 9780756500429
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48