Jefferson's Masterpiece: The Story of the Declaration of Independence for Young Readers

The StoryJefferson's Masterpiecetakes young readers on an historical journey between June 11 and August 2, 1776. They learn the story of the Declaration of Independence - why and how it was written, approved and signed. The story begins in the home of Benjamin Franklin where the Committee of Five held its first meeting to choose the person to write the Declaration. Young readers follow as Thomas Jefferson reluctantly accepts the writing assignment and writes what will become America's most important document. They observe the proceedings of the Second Continental Congress and watch the debate when the 13 colonies declare independence from Great Britain. After that momentous decision, they learn how the delegates spent two days editing and approving the wording of the Declaration. This amazing story ends with the signing of America's birth certificate.
The AppendixDeclaration of Independence Library . . .
* Prelude to Independence: Events that led to the Declaration of Independence
* Biography of Thomas Jefferson
* Facts About the Signers
* Biographies of the Signers
* Fate of the Signers: Consequences they suffered from signing the Declaration of Independence
* Significance of the Declaration of Independence
* Evolution of the Declaration of Independence: From Jefferson's "rough draught" to the final signed version