Give Me Liberty!: The Story of the Declaration of Independence - Brossura

Freedman, Russell

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0823417530 ISBN 13: 9780823417537

Casa editrice: Holiday House, 2002

Riassunto

Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing. By the author of the Newbery Honor book, The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane. Reprint.

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L'autore:

Russell Freedman (1929-2018) transformed non-fiction for children through his insightful narrative, comprehensive research, careful selection of photographs, and deep understanding of his subject matter. He was well known for his riveting biographies and masterful accounts of the history of the United States. One of the most honored writers for children, his many awards include the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honor Medals, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award and a National Humanities Medal. Major works include Freedom Walkers; Lincoln: A Photobiography; Because They Marched; The Wright Brothers: How They Invented The Airplane; Vietnam: A History of the War. 

Product Description:

When the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution, they knew it wasn't perfect: Their government might be too powerful to respect the rights of its citizens. At the first meeting of Congress in 1789, the congressmen voted on a set of ten amendments, aimed to preserve and protect the rights and liberties of all citizens. These ten amendments comprise the Bill of Rights. With its focus on examples of ordinary citizens who have had the courage to challenge their government and raise their voices at injustice, Russell Freedman's compelling text is essential reading for every American.

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• Editore: Holiday House
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0823417530
• ISBN 13: 9780823417537
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 96