A redesigned and updated visual celebration of the Constitution and its framers includes an illustrated Preamble, an explanation of the Constitution's significance, the story of its ratification, and a reproduction of the original document.

"Learn all about the foundational document of the U.S. government, from how it was created to how it has changed over time"--

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.

See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy.

The thirteen ORIGINAL colonies! Together again! One night only! The children of Forest Lake Elementary School trod the boards in a dramatic reenactment of how the United States Constitution came to be. After the Revolution, the young United States was anything but united. The states acted like thirteen separate countries, with their own governments, laws, and currencies. It took bravery, smarts, and a lot of compromises to create a workable system...

In May 1787 delegates from across the country--including George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin--gathered in Philadelphia and, meeting over the course of a sweltering summer, created a new framework for governing: the Constitution of the United States.

"This book provides a look at the creation of some of America's important documents, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights"--Provided by publisher.