The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence
BY JUDITH ST. GEORGEILLUSTRATED BY WILL HILLENBRAND
PHILOMEL, GRADES 2-6
ILLUSTRATED BY WILL HILLENBRAND
PHILOMEL, GRADES 2-6
Everyone would agree the one and only Declaration of Independence deserves the best. After all, it's at the heart of our country. But since it was signed in 1776, the Declaration has had as many ups and downs as the United States itself. It has been rolled up, copied, hidden away and traveled by horseback, sailing vessel, mail truck, railroad car and military tank. After being front and center of a new nation, it has escaped two British invasions and survived for more than two centuries of both peaceful times and devastating wars.
A fun and fascinating way to share the history of the document that gave the American people their freedom.
Gold Standard Selection
Junior Library Guild
Selected in the top 3% of 5000+ manuscripts reviewed by JLG editorial staff
Nonfiction Early Elementary Plus
Reviews
This well-researched, readable, and well-illustrated book belongs on the shelves of all public and school libraries. It's a wonderful way to learn history. —School Library Journal (Starred Review)
Hillenbrand's… mixed-media artwork fluidly captures a variety of moods, from innocent-looking children to important historical figures, contributing mightily to this entertaining history lesson.
—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
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