Narrated by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch! From Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and bestselling author Janie Nitze! Explore the courage and sacrifice of some of the heroes of the American Revolution and the stories behind the document that started it all—The Declaration of Independence. Dive into the stories of ordinary people willing to do extraordinary things, from iconic figures like Thomas Jefferson , George Washington , Ben Franklin , and Paul Revere , to lesser-known revolutionaries such as Caesar Rodney , Thomas Paine , and Mary Katherine Goddard . These great men and women risked all they had—their property, freedom, and ultimately their lives—to secure a better life for their children and grandchildren. Packed with firsthand accounts and vivid depictions of the patriots’ struggle for freedom, Justice Gorsuch’s and Janie Nitze’s debut children’s book thoughtfully investigates the foundations of our country, centering the human experience at the heart of it all. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the Heroes of 1776, a celebration of the ideals upon which this country stands, told with humanity in only the way Justice Gorsuch and Janie Nitze can. Iconic American Figures: Learn the extraordinary stories of the American Patriots who went from regular citizens to revolutionaries Celebrating America: Timed perfectly to the 250th Anniversary of the United States The Declaration of Independence: The landmark document that shaped our country is printed on the inside of the book jacket Supreme Court Justice: This nonfiction picture book is written by sitting Supreme Court Justice, Neil Gorsuch