The Declaration of Independence in Translation

"Students can be turned off to history by trying to tackle documents written in somewhat archaic and lofty language. Leavitt takes the Declaration of Independence and "translates" each section into language that modern, younger students can relate to. Making such an important document understandable is good not only for younger students, but also for reluctant readers. Colorful layout and historic

"Controlled vocabulary, word bubble explanations, timelines, and primary source documents offer a clear understanding about the topic. In addition to a glossary there is a humorous Translation Guide for words like "redress-No, we're not talking about putting your clothes on again…" Table of contents, Internet Sites and an index are also provided."