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Books to check out at the P-W Library
Our Declaration of Independence by Jay Schleifer
ISBN: 1562948148
Publication Date: 1992-10-01
This entertaining book provides a brief history of the events leading to the Revolutionary War & the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Boxed sidebars add details, such as a glossary of terms in the Declaration, a timeline of what led to the writing, & a discussion of the signers. There is even a humorous dialogue between John Adams & Thomas Jefferson about who should do the actual writing. The text of the Declaration of Independence is included. Bibliography & index. Part of the I Know America series.
20 Fun Facts about the Declaration of Independence by Heather Moore Niver; Heather Moore Niver
ISBN: 9781433991837
Publication Date: 2013-08-01
Give Me Liberty! by Russell Freedman
ISBN: 0823414485
Publication Date: 2000-10-15
Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing.
Those Rebels, John and Tom by Barbara Kerley; Edwin Fotheringham (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0545222680
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
A brilliant portrait of two American heroes from the award-winning creators of The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According to Susy)! John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were very different. John Adams was short and stout. Thomas Jefferson was tall and lean. John was argumentative and blunt. Tom was soft-spoken and polite. John sometimes got along with almost no one. Tom got along with just about everyone. But these two very different gentlemen did have two things in common: They both cared deeply about the American colonies, and neither cared much for the British tyrant, King George. With their signature wit, impeccable research, and inventive presentation style, award winners Barbara Kerley and Edwin Fotheringham masterfully blend biography and history to create a brilliant portrait of two American heroes who bravely set aside their differences to join forces in the fight for our country’s freedom.