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.

ISBN	978-1-4966-9686-1
Publisher	Capstone Press
Brand	Capstone Captivate
Age Level	8-11 Years
Reading Level	Grades 4-5
Genre	Informational
Trim Size	7 x 9
Page Count	48
Language	English
Copyright	2022