The U.S. Constitution

by Laura K. Murray

Overview

Encourage good citizenship and teach young readers about primary sources as they learn about the U.S. Constitution. Readers will get an inside look at the document on which our nation was founded, along with the branches of government, courts of law, amendments, and rights. Written at-level and with curriculum-based content, students will learn about the events leading up to the 1787 Constitutional Convention and how this important document still impacts America today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977119599
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Shaping the United States of America
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	14 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Laura K. Murray is the Minnesota-based author of more than 80 published or forthcoming books for young readers. Her creative writing and poetry have been featured in River Valley Woman, The Talking Stick, Mankato Poetry Walk & Ride, and elsewhere. She loves learning from her readers and helping them find their reading superpowers! Visit her at LauraKMurray.com.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A New Government 4

Chapter 2 Articles of Confederation 6

Chapter 3 Law of the Land 12

Chapter 4 Adapting to the Times 18

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Questions 24

Index 24

Interviews

Early introduction to primary source documents; Curriculum aligned to C3 standards for history; At-level, accessible text with ATOS under 3.6; Strong picture-text match to aid comprehension; Text features aid and enhance main text.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 1–3—Using age-appropriate explanations, foundational documents of the United States are explored through events that led to their creation. The inclusion of the Magna Carta and the Mayflower Compact show how both were vital in creating and shaping the Constitution. The volume on the Star-Spangled Banner gives historical context for the important poem that went on to become the country's national anthem. Colorful illustrations (mostly paintings from or of the era), reproductions of historical documents, and contemporary photographs are used effectively. A noteworthy feature is that bolded vocabulary words are not just defined in the glossary but also in sidebars near where they first appear in the text. Despite their brevity, all volumes clearly illustrate why the documents were necessary at the time, and how their importance continues. VERDICT A good choice for all elementary libraries.

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