1783-1789

The events surrounding the creation of the U.S. Constitution did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a serving girl at a Pennsylvania boardinghouse, a law clerk in the state of Virginia, and an apprentice printer as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

Profiles the thirty-nine men who signed the United States Constitution, revealing their personal quirks, public personas, and the events that led to the crafting of the Constitution.

Chronicles the life of American patriot Patrick Henry who was instrumental in the beginning of the American Revolution but was against the Constitution.

"Developed . . . for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the United States Constitution to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Did you know the U.S. Constitution doesn't include the word democracy? Or that it took 10 long months to ratify? How about how much the clerk who handwrote the original copy of the Constitution was signed? (It was $30, by the way.) Find out all the extreme history behind one of our nation's most important documents.

Explores the alliance between George Washington, a general devoted to classical virtues and Alexander Hamilton, a lawyer seeking fame of the noblest kind, that eventually forged a nation, discussing how they laid the groundwork for the institutions that govern the United States.

John K. Alexander develops the thesis that in 1787 American newspaper publishers supported the Federalist cause during the Constitutional Convention and worked actively to promote that cause in their newspapers.

Shares the life of George Washington, exploring his likes and dislikes, his career in politics, and more.

Explains the challenges faced by the Founders of the United States to create a prosperous democracy and a fair and free government.

Examines the history and traditions of Constitution Day, a holiday celebrated annually on September 17th, in honor of the ratification of the United States Constitution, as well as those individuals who have become U.S. citizens.