U.S. Constitution

by Kristen Rajczak Nelson

Overview

How has the U.S. Constitution stayed relevant even though the world has changed so much since it was written? Readers discover the answer as they learn fascinating facts about the document that set up the U.S. government as we know it today. The informative main text is presented alongside helpful graphic organizers and detailed sidebars. Readers also learn about the U.S. Constitution by exploring carefully selected primary sources. They even get to study images of the original document itself. This creative approach to American history allows readers to see familiar social studies curriculum topics in an engaging, new light.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781499420913
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2016
Series:	Documents of American Democracy Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.12(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

The Law of the Land 4

The Constitutional Convention 6

Making Compromises 8

Writing and Signing 10

"We the People" 12

Article I Congress 14

Article II The President 18

Article III The Supreme Court 22

Other Articles 24

Ratification 26

The Bill of Rights 28

Interpreting the Constitution 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

Websites 32