The Real Story of 1776: A Nonfiction History for Young Readers: The Untold Lives, Hidden Voices, and True Events Behind the Declaration of Independenc (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798196596223)

What was it really like to live through 1776?

Long before America became a nation, ordinary people faced extraordinary choices. Messengers carried secret papers through crowded streets. Printers risked arrest for spreading revolutionary ideas. Families feared war was coming. And in Philadelphia, a small group of delegates debated a document that would change history forever.

The Real Story of 1776 takes young readers inside the dramatic true events behind the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States.

Perfect for ages 9-14

Written in an exciting narrative nonfiction style, this engaging American history book brings the Revolutionary era to life through vivid storytelling, historical detail, and the voices often left out of traditional history books.

Inside this book, readers will discover:

- The growing conflict between Britain and the colonies

- The real story behind the Declaration of Independence

- How ordinary citizens helped shape history

- The dangers faced by printers, messengers, and soldiers

- The roles of women, Black patriots, and young revolutionaries

- What life was truly like during the American Revolution

- Why the events of 1776 still matter today

Blending cinematic storytelling with carefully researched history, The Real Story of 1776 makes learning about America's founding exciting, accessible, and unforgettable for young readers, homeschool families, classrooms, and history lovers alike.

An inspiring nonfiction history book for kids who want to understand the people, risks, struggles, and ideas that shaped the United States.

Author: Nathia Dammie
ISBN-13: 9798196596223
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 05/12/2026
Pages: 148
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d