The Declaration of Independence: How 13 Colonies Became the United States
Grade 3–5—This brief overview interprets a complex topic in a manner that will be understandable to children. Unfortunately, the book's format will not draw them in. The illustrations consist of sketches done in black, white, and shades of blue. No maps, photographs, or reproductions of documents are included. Although sources are listed, the text includes quotations without attribution. Judith St. George'sThe Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence(Philomel, 2005) and Sam Fink'sThe Declaration of Independence: The Words That Made America(Scholastic, 2002) are both more creative and have a great deal of visual appeal. For a solid basic introduction, consider Michael Burgan'sThe Declaration of Independence(Compass Point, 2000).—Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.