"Rescuing the Declaration of Independence" by Edwin Fotheringham tells the gripping true story of how the original Declaration of Independence was nearly lost to history. In the tumultuous years following its signing, the document faced threats from neglect, due to wartime chaos, and damage from enemies intent on erasing America’s founding principles. The narrative unfolds through the passionate efforts of individuals who recognized the importance of preserving this vital symbol of liberty. Combining historical facts with engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations, Fotheringham highlights both the fragility of democracy and the relentless determination to safeguard its core ideals. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Peggy Thomas is the author of multiple picture books, including award-winning Calkins Creek titles Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation , Farmer George Plants a Nation , and For the Birds: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson . She is also the co-author of Anatomy of Nonfiction, the only writing guide for children's nonfiction. Edwin Fotheringham is the illustrator of many picture book biographies, including Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music ; A Home for Mr. Emerson ; and Those Rebels, John & Tom . He is also the illustrator of the Tony Baloney series by Pam Munoz Ryan. Visit edfotheringham. com. Before diving into the deep end of writing for children, Anna Crowley Redding 's first career was as an Emmy-award winning investigative television reporter, anchor, and journalist. The recipient of multiple Edward R. Murrow awards and recognized by the Associated Press for her reporting, Redding now focuses her stealthy detective skills on digging up great stories for kids--which, as it turns out, is her true passion.