The Declaration of Independence

by Connie Roop, Connie Roop, Jim Madsen (Illustrator)

Enhanced with illustrations, provides a look at the historical impact this celebrated doctrine made when originally presented to the British by America’s founding fathers in 1776, to the country since that time, and to the world as a whole to this very day. Simultaneous.

112 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2005

About the author

Peter Roop, a Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year, has been bringing books and children together for over 30 years. He has written extensively for Cricket and Cobblestone Magazines. He currently writes and speaks full-time. Last year he visited 10 states and talked with over 10,000 students! Connie Roop, a high school environmental science teacher, is a recipient of the Women Leaders in Education Award from the American Association of University Women and a Kohl Education Foundation Award for Exceptional Teaching. Last Year Connie visited four states and shared her writing experiences with 5,000 students..

Together, Connie and Peter have written 100 children's books ranging from historical fiction to nonfiction. Seven of their books are "Reading Rainbow" books, including Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie, a Feature Book. Their books have received recognition from the National Association of Science Teachers, National Council of Teachers of English, the Children's Book Council, and the American Library Association. They have presented over 800 workshops for students, educators and writers in 26 states as well as Europe, Africa and Asia.

Reviews

[Vicki Tillman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative book for young people.

[Clifford Schulze · Rating 3 out of 5]

Primer

This book is likely aimed a teens. The content is simplified to appeal to the understanding of youth. The basic content is there without too much in the way of detail. As someone who has read a lot of history, this is nothing more than a refresher of the basic events leading to a declaration of independence from Britain.

[Regina]

A wonderful Book, Every American who never understood or never read The declaration Of Independancem should read this. It is very easy reading.

[Stacey Cormier · Rating 3 out of 5]

Personally I liked it better than the constitution that I just finished