The Declaration Made Easy: What "The Declaration of Independence" Means in Modern English - Softcover

Carter, Holli

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193723911X ISBN 13: 9781937239114

Publisher: BelieversPress, 2012

Synopsis

This book is comprised of a history of the years leading up to the founding of the United States of America, and "The Declaration of Independence" translated into modern English. Unlike the typical history book, it's fun to read, written in a colloquial writing style, and has cute illustrations - all in an effort to make learning history fun for all ages. The Statue of Liberty has a plaque on it that reads, “‘Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!’ cries she. ‘Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddle masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.’” In modern English, the plaque would read, “Hey! You have people in your country that you think are worthless, but they aren’t! Send them to America and they will be free! You think they are the problem, but you’re wrong. They will prosper here!”The statue was made as an example to the entire world of what a free country should look like, and how well the country would do when the people are not crushed by oppressive governments. This country was made by commoners, never to have a king or other rulers.What makes America so different? Why is it so special that France would make this gigantic statue, and then give it as a gift to America, as a lesson to the whole world? This book will show you why America is unique... what freedom truly means... but with cartoons. How fun is that?Oh, and those oppressed people? They did come to America...and they did do amazing things...just like we still do today!

About this title

About the Author:

HOLLI CARTER lives in South Texas with her husband and three children, with her parents just next door. While homeschooling her children, Holli noticed there were very few fun and informative children's books about the founding of this great nation. She decided it was high time to fill the void.

About this edition

• Publisher: BelieversPress
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 193723911X
• ISBN 13: 9781937239114
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 76
• Illustrator: Carter Katie, Anderson Dagny