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

Book 25 of 48: A True Book

Taylor-Butler, Christine

  • 4.04 out of 5 stars
    47 ratings by Goodreads
 
9780531147795: The Constitution of the United States (A True Book: American History)

Synopsis

Learn about the importance of the United States Constitution and how it came to be in this introduction for young readers.

After the United States won its independence, the nation’s new leaders came together to create a governing document for their new country. The framers of the constitution met at the Constitutional Convention where they debated, argued, and wrote the United States Constitution. This book discusses the meaning and purpose of a constitution, why the United States needed one, and the constant and changing points of the original document.

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

The “A True Book: American History” series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and discover how they helped shape the country as 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.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

Taylor-Butler studied both engineering and art & design at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.