Documents of American democracy

"The Mayflower Compact was the first written framework for a government set up in the United States. Readers explore the history of this document through accessible main text, graphic organizers, and sidebars. Historical images, including carefully selected primary sources, allow readers to gain a stronger understanding of the events surrounding the signing of the Mayflower Compact"--Amazon.com.

"The Bill of Rights is a foundational document in American history that's still being analyzed and debated today. Readers gain a better understanding of these first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution through accessible text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics"--Amazon.com.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the articles of confederation.

"How has the U.S. Constitution stayed relevant even though the world has changed so much since it was written? Readers discover the answer as they learn fascinating facts about the document that set up the U.S. government as we know it today. The informative main text is presented alongside helpful graphic organizers and detailed sidebars. Readers also learn about the U.S. Constitution by exploring carefully selected primary sources. They even get to study images of the original document itself. This creative approach to American history allows readers to see familiar social studies curriculum topics in an engaging, new light"--Provided by the publisher.

"President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was much more than just a series of words on a page, it was a document that promised freedom for those living in the United States as slaves. The history behind the Emancipation Proclamation is presented to readers in a way that sheds new light on this common social studies curriculum topic. While the clear main text and informative sidebars provide fascinating facts about this document, readers also gain valuable information from graphic organizers and historical images. Many of these images are primary sources, including the text of the Emancipation Proclamation itself"--Provided by the publisher.

"On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, and a new nation was born. Readers discover the power behind this document through clear main text and engaging sidebars. Eye-catching graphic organizers provide additional information, including a thorough explanation of the document's most important parts. Primary sources, including the Declaration of Independence itself, are included to help readers practice analyzing historical images. As readers turn each page, they'll see important social studies curriculum topics presented in an exciting way, reflecting the power words have to change the world"--Provided by the publisher.

Introduces readers to the U.S. Constitution, and examines how this key foundational document has remained relevant, not only in the United States but worldwide, in the centuries since it was written.

Examines the Mayflower Compact, the first written framework for a government set up in what would become the United States.

Presents the historical context and importance of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, the document that formally promised freedom to American slaves.

Introduces readers to the powerful symbolic, historical, and practical meaning of the Declaration of Independence, whose signing on July 4, 1776, marked the birth of the United States.