John Adams: The Voice Heard 'Round the World, by Marian Carlson (Schoolmaster Press, 2010, $17.95, 52pp, ages 7-17) Review by Skye Anderson
A short little reference* book that introduces us to John Adams in order to illustrate his importance in the early days of our country. A writer, he was organized and shares his methods of organization with the young reader who is called a patriot. One page even offers ideas how to become a better patriot** in our day and age by suggesting projects to do - and even take a quiz!
The Voice
Adams was the voice of the Declaration of Independence (while Thomas Jefferson was the pen) and served as George Washington's second most influential advisor (and vice-president) before he became President himself.
Author Carlson also includes a QRC for the audiobook with the narrator accompanied by the Boston Landmark Orchestra.
*includes timelines (one of Adams and one of the new country), resources (places, media, websites) and ideas for projects
**Patriots help others, read and study, are organized and self-sufficient, and know their rights - all these have specific fun projects to do
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