| The Constitution of the United States (a True Book: American History) Contributor(s): Taylor-Butler, Christine (Author) |
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ISBN: 0531147797 ISBN-13: 9780531147795 Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: - Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension - Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative - New center-spread "sidebar" feature presenting material in a fun, creative way - Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects - "Words to Know" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary - "Learn More" section encourages independent study - Index makes navigating subject matter easy |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government |
| Dewey: 973.4 |
| Lexile Measure: 650 |
| Series: True Books: American History (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.1" W x 8.4" (0.20 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 118814 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Learn how The Constitution came to be and how important it still is today.A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. This book discusses the meaning and purpose of a constitution; recounts reasons why the United States needed one in the 1780s and the events of the Constitutional Convention; and describes the Constitution's main points and how it has changed. |