The Side-By-Side Declaration of Independence: With Side-By-Side Plain English Translations, Plus Definitions and More!
by David Miles (Author)
"An absolute necessity for anyone looking for a kid-friendly history book."--Time for Kids, Kid Reporter
"This engaging and surprisingly entertaining effort seems like the perfect choice to accompany and expand lesson plans. A hardworking addition to U.S. history shelves."--Kirkus Reviews (Starred)
"This book introduces students to the Declaration in an informative and well-rounded manner. They are not just told what the document says but asked to think about it and question it.VERDICT A great way to nourish an informed citizenry. Highly recommended."--School Library Journal (Starred)
"This title presents exactly what the title describes....The collage-style illustrations...practically tell a story themselves, often managing to add humor to what is frequently considered a somewhat dry topic. The result is a book that is not only educational, but fun as well." --School Library Connection, Recommended
We hold these truths to be self-evident...
Do you know what's actually in the full Declaration of Independence? How it was written? What was happening at the time? How to read the formal language? Don't worry! Because now, in The Side-by-Side Declaration of Independence, kid patriots (and grown-ups alike!) can tackle the Declaration like never before. Decipher the original text of the Declaration on each left-hand page with help from a "plain English" translation on each right-hand page.
Bright illustrations, historical explanations, helpful definitions, and other fun facts round out this brilliant introduction to one of the world's most important documents.
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Gr 7 Up--Many people know very little about the contents of the United States's founding document beyond the first few lines. This colorful and quirky book helps readers understand the specifics of the Declaration of Independence with modern English translations of the original text. The author starts with a review of the events prior to the signing of the Declaration. Though brief, it provides a glimpse into the causes of unrest and the sensibilities of the colonialists. That is followed by an examination of the full document. Each spread features the original text on the left side and the translation on the right. Vocabulary for each section is featured on the page, as are critical thinking questions and brief history lessons. The author doesn't brush over the contradictory statements of freedom coming from those who enslaved people or the harsh language used for Native Americans. Little-known figures who played large roles in the revolution receive short bios. Readers are asked to think like political scientists and question the role and scope of government as well as the benefits of different forms of government. With the text, vocabulary, captions, and historical side notes, it can seem like bits of information are scattershot across the page, but this book introduces students to the Declaration in an informative and well-rounded manner. They are not just told what the document says but asked to think about it and question it. VERDICT A great way to nourish an informed citizenry. Highly recommended.--Cathy DeCampli, Haddonfield P.L., NJ
Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.JNF025190 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/Colonial & Revolutionary
United States
Politics and government
Revolution, 1775-1783
1775-1783
