The US Constitution and Bill of Rights

by Maegan Schmidt

Overview

Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? This title investigates the people involved with and the events leading up to the US Constitution and Bill of Rights. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617837135
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	Foundations of Our Nation Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	820L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Road to Revolution 4

Chapter 2 The Articles of Confederation 10

Chapter 3 The Constitutional Convention 16

Chapter 4 Writing the Constitution 24

Chapter 5 The Bill of Rights and Other Amendments 34

Important Dates 42

Stop and Think 44

Glossary 46

Learn More 47

Index 48

About the Author 48

Editorial Reviews

Gr 3–6—This series focuses on the building blocks of the United States. Five chapters in each book describe causes, pivotal moments, and turning points of important events. Viewpoints from opposing sides are offered as well. Information is presented in a succinct, age-appropriate style. "Straight to the Source" sections highlight primary-source documents: an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, an excerpt from Benjamin Franklin's speech to the Constitutional Convention, and so on. "Explore Online" text boxes challenge readers to think critically about what they're learning. Illustrations consist of maps, period reproductions, and full-color stock photographs. Because the books cover a relatively small span of years, some content overlaps. The links listed in the back of each volume provide access to "routinely monitored" websites and a website where teachers and students can find supplemental information and ideas for activities. These titles are CCSS and report-writer friendly.

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