constitutional history

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constitutional history

The Bill of Rights

Explains the history of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution.

What's the U.S. Constitution?

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to the United States Constitution, discussing its history, the Articles of Confederation, how it was written, its parts, amendments, and why it is important.

Constitution Day

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.

Constitution Day

Simple text, photographs, and illustrations introduce the history and traditions of the American Constitution Day.

--If you were there when they signed the Constitution

Explains the developments leading up to the writing of the Constitution, what the Constitution is, and what happened during the Constitutional Convention.

Que? es la constitucio?n?

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text introduce young readers to the history of the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, Amendments, and the importance of the document to the nation.

What are the amendments?

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to constitutional amendments, discussing why they are added to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, how they are repealed, and why they are important.

We the people

the story of our Constitution
Takes readers back to 1787 Philadelphia where George Washington and James Madison help to create a government for the new nation.

The United States Constitution

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the United States Constitution to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--.
Cover image of The United States Constitution

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