Declaration of Independence

by Rebecca Rissman

Overview

Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? This title explores the reasons and people involved in the creation and signing of The Declaration of Independence. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617837586
Publisher:	Abdo Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	Foundations of Our Nation
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Roots of Rebellion 4

Chapter 2 Turning to Independence 12

Chapter 3 Inside the Declaration of Independence 22

Chapter 4 Signing the Declaration 30

Chapter 5 What Does the Declaration Mean to Us? 36

Important Dates 42

Stop and Think 44

Glossary 46

Learn More 47

Index 48

About the Author 48