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Heroes of 1776 : the story of the Declaration of Independence Cover Image Book

Heroes of 1776 : the story of the Declaration of Independence / by Neil Gorsuch and Janie Nitze ; illustrated by Chris Ellison.

Story of the Declaration of Independence (portion title)
Gorsuch, Neil M. (Neil McGill), 1967- (author.). Nitze, Janie, (author.). Ellison, Chris, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important and beloved documents in America's history--but how did it come to be? What spurred the brave men and women to forge their own country? What sacrifices did they have to make? Why is John Hancock's signature so big? And why is Mary K. Goddard's name printed on the document too? Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and Janie Nitze walk young readers through one of America's most tumultuous times in their ... book about the foundations and ideals that make our country great"-- Flap page 1 of dust jacket.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780063473973
  • ISBN: 0063473976
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2026]

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United States. Declaration of Independence > Juvenile literature.
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Juvenile literature.
United States > Politics and government > 1775-1783 > Juvenile literature.
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Illustrated works.
Informational works.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.

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Mars Hill Library J 973.313 GOR (Text) 30229101446846 Juvenile New Nonfiction Available -

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