This informative title explores the history leading up to the Declaration of Independence, the significance of this milestone, and how this milestone changed the United States. A special feature delves into a primary source from this time period. The book also includes several informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3–5 and interest levels of grades 4–7.