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Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Ada and Bea are on a tour of Washington, DC, learning all about the US Supreme Court, from its founding in 1789 to today. Along the way, they hear from the Constitution, important justices, and key figures from landmark cases, such as Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education, gaining an understanding of how the Court has shaped our lives"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"What is a Constitution? What was there in America before the Constitution? How can the Constitution be changed? What is the Bill of Rights? How was the Constitution written? All of these and other 'must-know' questions about U.S. Constitution are answered in What Are the Three Branches of Government? And Other Questions about the U.S. Constitution. The engaging stories of America's foundation will keep kids reading even if they don't have to write...
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The ultimate guide to the US Constitution--and the history of the US through the law of the land--for middle grade readers ages 10+. The book decodes the original document with a direct translation of the text, dissecting every word, phrase and idea. Then it connects the document to major historical figures and events using full-color illustrations and examples of how the document works in practice.
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The author traces his family's experiences immigrating to the U.S. to introduce the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, explaining how it represents America's democratic values and discussing the importance of the documents' history.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The U.S. Constitution famously opens with 'We the people.' What about the rest of it? This valuable volume takes readers on a deep dive into the Constitution and its last four articles. Covering Articles IV to VI, the accessible narrative explains important concepts like states' rights, amendments, laws and treaties, and the process for ratification. Written to support elementary social studies curricula, readers will be at ease with the age-appropriate...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co. Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"What is the U.S. Constitution? And what is it saying, exactly? Without this super-important document, we wouldn't have the rights, privileges and freedoms we cherish today. But how does the Constitution affect YOU, and what exactly are YOUR rights? This book aims to answer those questions -- and many more! Follow along as we cover the basics of how the Constitution came together, how it set up the United States government, and how it has changed...
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