"Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation--The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom,...

"Eleanor Roosevelt published the original edition of When You Grow Up to Vote in 1932, the same year her husband was elected president. [This] edition has updated information and back matter as well as ... art from ... Grace Lin. Beginning with government workers like firefighters and garbage collectors, and moving up through local government to the national stage, [it] explains that the people in government work [for] the voter"--Publisher marketing....

Surveys the life of Alexander Hamilton, a founding father, later becoming the first Secretary of the Treasury.

In June 1776, colonial delegates to the Continental Congress began writing a document to set up a new country-with a government independent from Britain. The Articles of Confederation created a limited centralized government, with states keeping most of the power. After sixteen months of debate, delegates finally passed the Articles on November 15, 1777. But afterward, many conflicts arose. It became clear that the country needed-but also feared-a...

"All her life, Eleanor Roosevelt hoped to "leave some mark upon the world." She was a shy child who found joy in helping others. A passionate young adult who longed for adventure. An independent young woman who formed her own opinions. A trustworthy partner who worked tirelessly for change. So when her husband became president and she became first lady, Eleanor was ready to make her mark. With characteristic candor, compassion, and courage, she...

Provides an introduction to the life of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister during World War II.