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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Those rebels, John and Tom Those rebels, John and Tom Barbara Kerley John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were very different. John was short and stout. Tom was tall and lean. John was argumentative and blunt. Tom was soft-spoken and polite. John sometimes got along with a… OL16652040W
The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence David Armentrout,Patricia Armentrout Examines the issues that led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the people involved, and its impact on the nation then and now OL1809933W
Young John Quincy Young John Quincy Cheryl Harness Presents the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as seen through the eyes of the boy who would grow up to be the sixth president of the United States. OL19210755W
Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Andrew Coddington 1 online resource OL20252735W
The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence Lilly, Melinda. A simple introduction to Independence Day and the writing of the Declaration of Independence. OL20885333W
20 fun facts about the Declaration of Independence 20 fun facts about the Declaration of Independence Heather Moore Niver Provides simple facts about the Declaration of Independence, including how Jefferson did not want to write it, what it is written on, and where it is now kept. OL22060306W
Understanding the Declaration of Independence Understanding the Declaration of Independence James Wolfe "Discusses the creation and execution of the Declaration of Independence in the early days of the United States"-- OL22314880W
The Fourth of July story The Fourth of July story Alice Dalgliesh Tells how the thirteen colonies united in the desire for independence, selected Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence and carried the news of independence across the colonial sett… OL3500257W
The signers The signers Dennis B. Fradin,Michael McCurdy Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history. OL46859W
Samuel Adams Samuel Adams Tod Smith,Matt Doeden,Charles Barnett III,Dave Hoover,Keith Wilson In graphic novel format, tells the life story of American Patriot Samuel Adams and his role in the events that led to the Revolutionary War. OL5712470W
The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence Jennifer Viegas A historical review of the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the events that led up to its creation, and the influence of its author, Thomas Jefferson, on the final document. OL5836561W
The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence Lora Polack Oberle Provides background information on the people and events connected with the writing of the Declaration of Independence and briefly examines the contents of the document itself. OL6208432W
The Declaration of Independence in translation The Declaration of Independence in translation Amie Jane Leavitt "Presents the Declaration of Independence in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of the document and its signi… OL8947361W