Understanding The Declaration of Independence
Today's students all know what the Declaration of Independence is. One of the things they will discover in Understanding the Declaration of Independence is what a beautiful, powerful piece of writing it is, as they read Thomas Jefferson's rough draft in its entirety. They may also be surprised to learn that its authors intended the document as something like a press release to let people know that the Continental Congress had voted for independence. They never envisioned the document becoming a cornerstone of our modern, democratic nation. Readers will learn what effect the Declaration of Independence had on life at the time and how it polarized the people. A fascinating discussion on how the document is perceived today and its relevancy is also included.
* Reviews *
Series Review: Words that Changed the World"Scattered throughout the texts are a good number of well-captioned, color illustrations and photos. These books are valuable resources for teachers and students doing research projects across the curriculum."
--School Library Journal
Series Review: Words that Changed the World
"This very interesting, informative series will be of use to students studying the history of these writings or the times in which they were produced, or the philosophical underpinnings of the works. Each book contains a helpful introduction, a brief table of contents, a glossary, and "More Information."...Each book contains a link to the publisher's website where pertinent websites can be found...Each volume connects the work to current times, making discussion more relevant for students."
--Library Media Connection
