| We the People: The Constitution of the United States Contributor(s): Spier, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0385376170 ISBN-13: 9780385376174 Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States |
| Dewey: 342.73 |
| LCCN: 2013417930 |
| Lexile Measure: 1110 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9" W x 12.5" (0.90 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The U.S. Constitution brought to life for young readers In this visual celebration of the U.S. Constitution and America's founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens. This fact-filled volume includes: ★ The complete text of the Constitution ★ An illustrated preamble to the Constitution, illuminating its signifcance from its birth through to modern times ★ The fascinating history of the struggle to create and ratify the Constitution ★ An historical reproduction of the original document Full of illustrations that bring the Constitution to life, this is a must-have resource for every American school, library, and home. ★ A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution--Booklist, starred review "A celebration of America's diversity"--Kirkus "Spier has created a tribute that can be appreciated in more than one sitting."--Publishers Weekly |