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Thomas Jefferson's writing desk : what an artifact can tell us about the Declaration of Independence / by John Micklos, Jr.
"With the Declaration of Independence, the 13 colonies in America declared their independence from Great Britain. Virginian Thomas Jefferson, later the third president of the United States, was chosen to write it. But did he write every word? Did anyone help him? What are the differences between his first draft and the document signed by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and find out more about the desk Jefferson designed and at which he wrote this important document"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9781496695765
- ISBN: 1496695763
- Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Captivate published by Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone, [2022]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Drafting a historic document -- A special paper, a special desk -- Setting the scene for independence -- Declaring independence -- A long life for the writing desk -- Lasting legacy. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-11 Capstone Press. Grades 4-6 Capstone Press. 730L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.3 1 512141. |
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| Subject: | Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 > Juvenile literature. United States. Declaration of Independence > Juvenile literature. Declaration of Independence desk > Juvenile literature. |
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- 9 of 9 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rolla Public.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Public Library | JNF 973.4609 MIC (Text) | 38256101857443 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Thomas Jefferson's Writing Desk : What an Artifact Can Tell Us about the Declaration of Independence
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Thomas Jefferson's Writing Desk : What an Artifact Can Tell Us about the Declaration of Independence
With the Declaration of Independence, the 13 colonies in America declared their independence from Great Britain. Virginian Thomas Jefferson, later the third president of the United States, was chosen to write it. But did he write every word? Did anyone help him? What are the differences between his first draft and the document signed by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and find out more about the desk Jefferson designed and at which he wrote this important document.
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