Product Description
What is the Constitution? is an illustrated book by Patricia Brennan Demuth for kids ages 8-12 that provides readers with the whole story–arguments and all–of how the United States Constitution came into being. This book provides readers with the whole story, including the argument. After reading this book, kids will be able to answer questions, such as...
Which of these facts is true?
- Written in 1787, it is the document that outlines how our government works
- There was a lot of arguing over what it was going to say
- The meetings in Philadelphia were so secret that windows were sealed to prevent eavesdropping
Signed on September 17, 1787–four years after the American War for Independence–the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Today, it’s easy for us to take this blueprint of our government for granted. But the Framers–fifty-five men from almost all of the original 13 states–argued fiercely for many months over what ended up being only a four-page document. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly fought issues–those between Northern and Southern States, big states and little ones–and the key players such as James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington who suffered through countless revisions to make the Constitution happen.
Paperback with illustrations. 112 pages. Recommended for grades 3-7. Measures 5-5/16" W x 7-5/8' H.
