1776 Year of Independence

In 1776: Year of Independence, Genevieve Foster tells the story of America’s beginnings alongside other events happening around the world at the same time. Starting with Thomas Jefferson’s rough draft of the Declaration of Independence, it follows the struggle for freedom, Captain Cook’s Pacific explorations, early trade with China, and the first balloon flights in France, to name a few.

Written for younger readers, the book includes Foster’s own illustrations and maps in red, black, and white. Reach for this book around Independence Day, or anytime you want to learn a little more about this chapter of history.

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Measures: 6.25" x 9.25".

Hardcover.