A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution Contributor(s): Maestro, Betsy (Author), Maestro, Giulio (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0688101925 ISBN-13: 9780688101923 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: Everybody knows that America declared its independence in 1776, but the young republic did not immediately get into one indivisible nation of united states. Here is the unforgettable story of 55 men who created a Constitution in 1787 that gave the struggling new government a foundation that has held strong ever since. "Should be invaluable".--"Kirkus Reviews". Full-color illustrations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government - Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods |
Dewey: 347.302 |
LCCN: 87004083 |
Lexile Measure: 920 |
Series: American Story the American Story |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.9" W x 10.8" (0.50 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Holiday - Independence Day |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 44623 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: When America declared its independence in 1776, the new republic's journey to become one unified nation had just begun. Here is the unforgettable story of fifty-five Americans and the Constitution they created in 1787 to give the struggling new government a foundation that has held ever since. With accurate historical information, this 48-page nonfiction picture book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created. A More Perfect Union includes a map and back matter with a table of dates and a summary of the Articles of the Constitution. A simple, attractive, informative book about a milestone in American history. The simplest and most accessible history of the Constitution to date.--School Library Journal |
Contributor Bio(s): Maestro, Betsy: - Betsy Maestro is the author of the "American Story" series, illustrated by her husband, Giulio. She has also written several other non-fiction picture books, including the Let's-Read-And-Find-Out science books How Do Apples Grow? and Why Do Leaves Change Color? The Maestros live in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Maestro, Giulio: -Giulio Maestro is the illustrator of over 100 children's books. He has also written his own books of word play and has co-authored two I Can Read Books with his son, Marco: What Do You Hear When Cows Sing, and Other Silly Riddles and Geese Find the Missing Piece: School Time Riddle Rhymes. The Maestros live in Old Lyme, CT. |