The Constitution of the United States (A True Book: American History) (A True Book (Relaunch)) - Softcover

Taylor-Butler, Christine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0531147797 ISBN 13: 9780531147795

Publisher: Children's Press, 2008

Synopsis

Learn how The Constitution came to be and how important it still is today.

A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

This book discusses the meaning and purpose of a constitution; recounts reasons why the United States needed one in the 1780s and the events of the Constitutional Convention; and describes the Constitution's main points and how it has changed.

About this title

From the Publisher:

To encourage people everywhere to better understand and appreciate the principles of government that are set forth in America’s founding documents, the Cato Institute published this pocket edition of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America. With more than three million copies in print, this edition’s influence has been observed far and wide. It has been held up by senators at press conferences and by representatives during floor debate; found in federal judicial chambers across the country; appeared at conferences on constitutionalism in Russia, Iraq, and elsewhere; and sold at U.S. Park Service stores, Restoration Hardware, and book stores around the country. It’s a perfect gift for friends and family. Order your copies today!

About the Author:

THOMAS JEFFERSON (April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801-1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the United States. Major events during his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)

About this edition

• Publisher: Children's Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0531147797
• ISBN 13: 9780531147795
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48