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Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence
Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence
By: Niel Gorsuch and Janie Nitze
SKU: 9780063473973
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This book shows readers the incredible courage behind the Declaration of Independence. Chris Ellison's vivid illustrations draw even the youngest listeners into the story.
We all know the names Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin. But the revolution, and the events that led to the making of the Declaration of Independence, belonged to many more. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and bestselling author Janie Nitze bring to life the ordinary men and women who risked their property, livelihoods, and safety to found a nation. Heroes of 1776 introduces families to patriots like Caesar Rodney, Thomas Paine, and Mary Katherine Goddard, all lesser-known heroes whose stories are too often left out of the history books.
Chris Ellison's illustrations are the kind that make a child lean in closer. This homeschool history book is as beautiful to look at as it is meaningful to read aloud. It doesn't just recount iconic moments, it shows children that the people who built this country were real, ordinary, and remarkable.
As Justice Gorsuch writes inside, "It wasn’t simply a series of events, the stamp act, the Boston massacre, the battles of Lexington and Concord, that led to the declaration and the founding of our nation. At the heart of it all were ordinary people willing to do extraordinary things and risk all they had to secure a better life for themselves, their children, and generations to come."
And it holds a secret inside. The book's dust jacket folds out to reveal a full poster of the Declaration of Independence.
With America celebrating 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, there's no better moment to introduce your children to these hidden heroes, and no better way to celebrate what this country was built on.
A meaningful addition to any homeschool history curriculum, family read-aloud collection, or Fourth of July tradition.
Additional Info
- By: Niel Gorsuch and Janie Nitze
- Pages: 48
- SKU: 9780063473973
- Media: Hardback
- Reading level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
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