History buffs or not, all [audiences] will come away better informed about this honored 2'×21/2' sheet of parchment."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"
"Everyone would agree the one and only Declaration of Independence deservesthe best. After all, it's at the heart of our country. But since it was signed in 1776, the Declaration has had as many ups and downs as the United States itself. It has been rolled up, copied, hidden away and traveled by horseback, sailing vessel, mail truck, railroad car and military tank. After being front and center of a new nation, it has escaped two British invasions and survived for more than two centuries of both peaceful times and devastating wars.What a journey! And it remains proudly the one and only Declaration of Independence.Judith St. George, author of So You Want to Be President?, and Will Hillenbrand give children a witty and wonderfully illustrated true story of the invincible Declaration, giving heroic testimony to the grit and determination of the country itself. A fun and fascinating way to share the history of the document that gave the American people their freedom.Download and start listening now!
“History buffs or not, all readers will come away better informed about this honored 2’×21/2’ sheet of parchment.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“It’s a wonderful way to learn history.”
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Judith St. George has published dozens of successful nonfiction books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning So You Want to Be President? and the historical Turning Point series, including You’re on Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt; Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln; and Take the Lead, George Washington.
Jeff Brooks was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is an actor, known for Julie & Julia, The Secret of My Success, and IQ.