Each book in the Everyday Life Series provides an easy-to read anecdotal narrative laced with fascinating illustrations and vivid photos to engage students in history. Chapter-end activities include thoughtful writing projects, authentic arts and crafts projects, and cross-curricular activities.Here's the story of the birth of our nation told in a vivid narrative that students can comprehend. The focus of the book is on people - how they felt, how they reacted, and how they coped with the war and the years immediately following. From the Continental Congress to the aftermath of the war, students will engage in a variety of activities to improve their understanding of this pivotal event in American history.