Norman Richards (1) (1932–)

When the Declaration of Independence was read aloud, the crowds cheered and set off gunpowder explosions. They were happy because the British king could no longer tell them how to live. When the Pilgrims came to this strange new land they brought with them the ideas of freedom, equality, hard work and dedication. Just as they had to work to clear the fields to plant food, the "fathers of our country" had to work to convince King George that the colonies had a right to be free. This book is the exciting story of how America became the land where everyone was free and equal.… (more)

Summary: This book is about the arrival of the Pilgrims and how they became their own governor and laws. They built their own home and harvest their own crops to become a city. When hunting, Indians would attack them so for protection the Pilgrims would carry around guns with them. The young boys were the main workers and the men were there to bring home the food for dinner. It became a time where they had to put a tax on everything. This was before the French and England war. The Boston Tea Party was a big move on the harbor because they were mad that it put some colonists out of business.

Personal Reaction: This book is a good short explanation of how the Declaration of Independence became about. It just discusses to us on how it all started and ended.

Classroom Extinctions: 1.) I would ask the children who knows what the Declaration of Independence is?
2.) I would explain to them the children why we have the Declaration of Independence.… (more)