The Declaration of Independence Wasn't Signed on July 4th: Exposing Myths About Independence Day
Author: Kawa, Katie
Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
5.9
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
1646
Points per Word
0.000304
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
This informational book corrects common myths about Independence Day for young readers. It explains that the Declaration of Independence was actually signed on July 2, 1776, not July 4 as many people believe. The book presents the facts behind the sights, sounds, and meaning of the American holiday of the Fourth of July.