Fireworks and Freedom: A Fourth of July Story and Activity Book (Let's Celebrate)

Carol Amato; Ann Koffsky

ISBN 10: 0764135678 / ISBN 13: 9780764135675

Published by B E S Pub Co, 2007

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0764135678I4N00

Synopsis:

Retells the story of the Declaration of Independence and its signing on the Fourth of July 1776, tells how it has been celebrated over the past 230 years, and includes instructions for related craft projects and activities.

From the Inside Flap: (back cover)
Fireworks and Freedom
A Fourth of July Story and Activity Book

Here s the story of America s Declaration of Independence and its signing by representatives of the 13 original colonies on the Fourth of July, 1776. The book s illustrations capture the atmosphere of eighteenth-century America the meetings in Boston of the Sons of Liberty who protested British taxation. . . the meeting of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. . . the call to battle and the birth of the Continental Army commanded by George Washington. Boys and girls can also read about Fourth of July celebrations in the years that followed, up to the present day. The book s activity section suggests fun ideas for crafts, picnic foods, games, and songs appropriate to Fourth of July celebrations.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Fireworks and Freedom: A Fourth of July ...
Publisher: B E S Pub Co
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Lane, Nancy
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket