John Adams

WINNER OF THE NEW ENGLAND BOOK AWARD FOR BEST IN K-12 AND OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE GOLD AWARD. Where would America be without John Adams? This is the essential chapter in the John Adams story that tells of his vision and courage in making the Declaration of Independence happen.This illustrated biography of John Adams is told through the eyes of his son, John Quincy Adams. This 51-page book tells the of John Adams' key leadership in helping to obtain the Declaration of Independence, win the Revolutionary War with Great Britain, and form the new nation of the United States of America where he was the second President. The book is full of Colonial artwork and colored illustrations. The Boston Landmarks Orchestra set the words to music composed by Anthony DiLorenzo and narrated by David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of John Adams.An audiobook of the narration by David McCullough and the companion music performed by the Boston Landmarks Orchestra is available for FREE on-line.Throughout the book, the important support and guidance that John Adams received from his wife, Abigail Adams, is brought out. Marked for hanging by King George III, Adams risked his life to secure "Independence Forever." Aided by his wife, Abigail, Adams spoke up in the Continental Congress and in Europe with a "Voice Heard 'Round the World." His dedication to the cause of American freedom separated him from his family for ten long years.