founding fathers of the united states

"When middle school puzzle-master Sam and history-whiz Martina win a contest for a summer trip across the United States, they soon discover that they've been drafted into something vastly more exciting. Joining Theo, the last descendent of an American icon, they begin an extraordinary adventure across national landmarks and natural wonders, following clues to find seven artifacts left behind by the Founding Fathers. Together, these historical artifacts are keys to unlocking Benjamin Franklin's greatest invention--a powerful secret weapon. Each of the artifacts is hidden and protected with puzzles, riddles, and traps. This has kept the invention safe until now. Gideon Arnold, dangerous descendent of the infamous Benedict Arnold, is on the chase!"--Back cover.

Discusses the professional and personal relations between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

Explores the lives and careers of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.

If You Can Keep It is at once a thrilling review of America's uniqueness?including our role as a "nation of nations"?and a chilling reminder that America's greatness cannot continue unless we embrace our own crucial role in living out what the founders entrusted to us. Metaxas explains that America is not a nation bounded by ethnic identity or geography, but rather by a radical and unprecedented idea, based on liberty and freedom for all. He cautions us that it's nearly past time we reconnect to that idea, or we may lose the very foundation of what made us exceptional in the first place.

"When middle school puzzle-master Sam and history-whiz Martina win a contest for a summer trip across the United States, they soon discover that they've been drafted into something vastly more exciting. Joining Theo, the last descendent of an American icon, they begin an extraordinary adventure across national landmarks and natural wonders, following clues to find seven artifacts left behind by the Founding Fathers. Together, these historical artifacts are keys to unlocking Benjamin Franklin's greatest invention--a powerful secret weapon. Each of the artifacts is hidden and protected with puzzles, riddles, and traps. This has kept the invention safe until now. Gideon Arnold, dangerous descendent of the infamous Benedict Arnold, is on the chase!"--Dust jacket.

Features four stories celebrating the history of the United States, including the title story which describes the unusual friendship that existed between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War years.

Thomas Jefferson loved to grow everything - from fruits and vegetables and trees to...even his brand-new nation! And he loved to bast that this new nation was big and beautiful and bountiful. As president, Jefferson doubled the size of the country in just one day. Back at home, he lovingly tended his gardens and fields and prepared America's soil for the future.

Explores the political, military, and social events surrounding the American Revolution and the roles of the Founding Fathers and George Washington.

Offers an illustrated look at America's twenty-five-year journey to independence. Discusses the events, battles, and convention hall discussions that led to the Revolutionary War. Includes profiles of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison; over 300 maps, paintings, and artifacts; a timeline of dates; and reproductions of America's Founding Documents.

Presents brief biographies and quick facts of fourteen men who created the Constitution of the United States.