"Understanding the Declaration of Independence" by Stephanie Schwartz offers readers an insightful exploration of one of America's most important founding documents. The book delves into the historical context, philosophical underpinnings, and significant impact of the Declaration. By dissecting its key themes and concepts, Schwartz illuminates how the Declaration outlined the principles of liberty and self-governance. The author provides a clear analysis that connects the document's ideals to contemporary issues, making it accessible for readers of all backgrounds. Particularly aimed at students and educators, this work serves as a compelling guide to understanding the enduring significance of the Declaration in American history and identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Words That Changed the World .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Rosen Young Adult .