| The Creation of the U.S. Constitution Contributor(s): Burgan, Michael (Author), Purcell, Gordon (Illustrator), Beatty, Terry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0736864911 ISBN-13: 9780736864916 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $28.32 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2006 Annotation: In graphic novel format, tells the story of the debates, disagreements, and compromises that led to the formation of the U.S. Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - History - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government |
| Dewey: 342.730 |
| LCCN: 2006004078 |
| Lexile Measure: 620 |
| Series: Graphic History |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.28" W x 9.22" (0.52 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 107658 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this fascinating graphic novel, witness the real-life debates, disagreements, and compromises that led to the formation of the U.S. Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Eye-popping artwork and easy-to-read text offer an appealing, accessible alternative for nonfiction readers. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding. The perfect book for budding historians, comic book fans, and everyone in between |
Contributor Bio(s): Beatty, Terry: - Terry Beatty has inked THE BATMAN STRIKES! and BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD as well as several other DC Comics graphic novels.Burgan, Michael: - Formerly an editor at the educational publisher Weekly Reader, Michael Burgan has been a freelance writer for 17 years. He has written more than 250 books for children and young adults, specializing in U.S. history, geography, and biographies of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Burgan has won several awards for his writing, and his plays for adult audiences have been staged across the United States. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BA in history. He currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his cat Callie. |