From the Constitution to civil rights, from women's rights to the four
freedoms, this kid-friendly picture book filled with fun facts and
historical trivia shows how America got the nickname land of the free.
It's a "free country"! Why? Because in America we're free speak our
minds, choose our leaders and set the rules. Since way back when Thomas
Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, Americans have stood up
for freedom again and again - but it wasn't always easy!
Did you know that Henry "Box" Brown escaped slavery by shipping himself
north in a box? Or that Susan B. Anthony was arrested when she tried to
vote? Did you know that even young kids protested for the right to go to
school?
This entertaining, fact-filled book celebrates how, with every
generation, more and more Americans won the right to be free. Find out
how they did it and why standing up for the "land of the free" is such a
big deal!
Perfect for fans of The One and Only Declaration of Independence,
John, Paul, George & Ben, and Shh! We're Writing the Constitution -
and a great way to talk about America, its values, and the rights we all
enjoy.
Praise for What's the Big Deal About Freedom
Bolstering the upbeat tone of the writing while emphasizing the racial
and religious diversity of Americans, the lively watercolor-and-pencil
illustrations are consistently engaging and occasionally endearing. A
hopeful, idealistic portrayal of freedom in America. --Booklist
An effective place for children to begin learning about the concept of
freedom. --School Library Journal
