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We The People: United States Constitution Explored and Explained
We The People: United States Constitution Explored and Explained in Bloomington, MN
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* 2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Honor Book *
* 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Books *
“An enlightening addition to upper elementary and middle school collections for its in-depth look at the Constitution and the U.S. government.” –
School Library Journal
See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy.
With the unprecedented events and actions that have tested the American political system over the last several years, including the violent overtaking of the U.S. Capitol Building,
there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the Constitution
, the bedrock of U.S. politics. As part of the critical discussion of current events at school and at home, inquisitive minds will have their questions vividly answered – and new ones raised – by a mix of
striking illustrations
and
clear, engaging text
, including passages from the Constitution given in
plain English
.
As well as a detailed history covering the
original Constitution
, the
Bill of Rights
and all
Amendments
, discover how this milestone in American democracy shapes and is shaped by the world at large.
We The People
shows that, far from a fusty old piece of paper, the U.S. Constitution is a
living, evolving rule book
that is as relevant today as it has ever been.
A
fresh take
on a monumental document, navigating in style its
history
and its
life today
Excerpts
from the Constitution are presented here in
to help young thinkers better understand the role it plays in everyday life.
Accessible, energetic text accompanied by contemporary, powerful illustrations allows
children aged 10 and older
to re-think the Constitution in a totally new way.
balanced examination
that does not shy away from addressing the difficulties of
interpreting
adapting
the Constitution for the
modern world
takes the Constitution out of its display case, blows off the dust and re-imagines this piece of history for the next generation.
* 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Books *
“An enlightening addition to upper elementary and middle school collections for its in-depth look at the Constitution and the U.S. government.” –
School Library Journal
See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy.
With the unprecedented events and actions that have tested the American political system over the last several years, including the violent overtaking of the U.S. Capitol Building,
there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the Constitution
, the bedrock of U.S. politics. As part of the critical discussion of current events at school and at home, inquisitive minds will have their questions vividly answered – and new ones raised – by a mix of
striking illustrations
and
clear, engaging text
, including passages from the Constitution given in
plain English
.
As well as a detailed history covering the
original Constitution
, the
Bill of Rights
and all
Amendments
, discover how this milestone in American democracy shapes and is shaped by the world at large.
We The People
shows that, far from a fusty old piece of paper, the U.S. Constitution is a
living, evolving rule book
that is as relevant today as it has ever been.
A
fresh take
on a monumental document, navigating in style its
history
and its
life today
Excerpts
from the Constitution are presented here in
to help young thinkers better understand the role it plays in everyday life.
Accessible, energetic text accompanied by contemporary, powerful illustrations allows
children aged 10 and older
to re-think the Constitution in a totally new way.
balanced examination
that does not shy away from addressing the difficulties of
interpreting
adapting
the Constitution for the
modern world
takes the Constitution out of its display case, blows off the dust and re-imagines this piece of history for the next generation.
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