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Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the meaning and purpose of a constitution; recounts reasons why people thought 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.
24) Constitution Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes Constitution Day, the celebration of the U.S. Constitutional Convention signing the Constitution on September 17, 1787, presenting information on the holiday's creation by Congress in 2004, the Constitution Day projects taught in schools, the cities' celebrations, and more.
26) The Constitution
Author
Series
Pub. Date
©2012
Description
"An analysis of the U.S. Constitution, with information on how it was created and its impact on the United States and the world"--Provided by publisher.
27) The Constitution
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains what a constitution is, discusses why the thirteen American colonies felt the need for a central government, introduces five framers of the U.S. Constitution, describes the convention at which the document was created, and considers the relevance of the Constitution in the modern world.
Author
Pub. Date
[1992]
Description
One of the most important news stories of the last two centuries comes to life in this "eyewitness account" of America's first Federal elections and of the First Congress and President Washington creating the Bill of Rights. In this swift-moving and colorful chronicle, written by St. John as though he were an on-the-scene reporter, you will discover how Congressman James Madison became in the formative months of the new Republic the power behind Washington...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Learn about the document written by our country's leaders which posed a plan or set of rules that the National Government would follow. It explains how laws are made, how leaders are chosen, and what the government can and cannot do.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 7
Formats
Description
The author traces his family's experiences immigrating to the U.S. to introduce the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, explaining how it represents America's democratic values and discussing the importance of the documents' history.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 11.3 - AR Pts: 7
Description
Discusses the United States Constitution and the founding of America, covering such aspects as the Constitutional Convention, the writing of the Constitution, the struggle for ratification, and the enduring legacy of this document.