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HarperCollins, 2008-08-04

More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution

More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution

American Story (Paperback)

Betsy Maestro, Author

Giulio Maestro, Illustrator

Paperback

9780688101923

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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.

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A clear, engaging exploration of the U.S. Constitution’s origins and lasting impact, this book invites young readers to appreciate the ideals of justice, freedom, and democracy. It encourages thoughtful reflection on the responsibilities and rights that shape a united society.

Keywords and Themes: Activity Books • Biography & Autobiography • Civic Understanding • Democracy • Equality • Freedom • General • Growth • History • Justice • Juvenile Nonfiction • Law & Crime • Leadership • Mathematics • Patriotism • Political • Politics & Government • Responsibility • Science & Technology • Social Science • Technology • United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • United States - State & Local • Women

Readability • 5.5

Age Range • 6-10

Pages • 48

Subjects • United States • Constitutional history

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Politics & Government • Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Political • Juvenile Nonfiction | Mathematics | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Science & Technology • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - State & Local • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women

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


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