"The Declaration of Independence" by Mary Meinking explores the historic document that proclaimed the American colonies' independence from British rule. Through accessible language and engaging illustrations, the book outlines the key figures involved, including Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, and delves into the central ideas of liberty and self-governance. Young readers learn not only the significance of this document in U.S. history but also the enduring principles of democracy and human rights. The narrative emphasizes the courage and vision of those who fought for freedom, making it a vital introduction to an essential piece of American heritage. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called How America Works .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Child's World .

Mary Meinking grew up in Iowa and went on to graduate from the University of Kansas, where she met her husband-to-be, Scott. They married and had two children, Brittany and Benjamin. She works as a graphic designer during the day but writes for children at night. Her non-fiction articles were published in a dozen different children's magazines. Mary's written over two dozen nonfiction books about arts and crafts, extreme jobs, animals, pop stars and history. When not working, writing or hanging out with her family, Mary enjoys doing arts and crafts, baking, gardening and traveling. To learn more about Mary visit her web site: www. MaryMeinking. com