Manger, Katherine

Explains the historical context and significance of the U.S. Constitution to young readers, while using primary sources to help them explore the text itself.

Uses primary sources to explain the meaning and significance of the Declaration of Independence to young readers.

"[Teaches young readers about] colonial America with primary sources, which include quotes, images of original documents and places, and more ... [Describes] the origins of the Constitution, the Great Compromise, and the unprecedented concept of the separation of powers and checks and balances within government"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the United States Declaration of Independence.