
We the People
The Constitution of the United States
Peter Spier(Author)
Random House USA Children's Books (Publisher)
Published on 5. May 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-0-593-12808-4 (ISBN)
Description
The US Constitution brought to life for young readers!
In this visual celebration of the US Constitution and America's founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens. This fact-filled volume includes:
• An illustrated preamble to the Constitution, illuminating its signifcance from its birth through to modern times
• The complete text of the Constitution
• The fascinating history of the struggle to create and ratify the Constitution
• A historical reproduction of the original document
Full of illustrations that bring the Constitution to life, this is a must-have resource for every American classroom, library, and home.
★ “A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution.” —Booklist, starred review
“A celebration of America’s diversity.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Spier has created a tribute that can be appreciated in more than one sitting.” —Publishers Weekly
In this visual celebration of the US Constitution and America's founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens. This fact-filled volume includes:
• An illustrated preamble to the Constitution, illuminating its signifcance from its birth through to modern times
• The complete text of the Constitution
• The fascinating history of the struggle to create and ratify the Constitution
• A historical reproduction of the original document
Full of illustrations that bring the Constitution to life, this is a must-have resource for every American classroom, library, and home.
★ “A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution.” —Booklist, starred review
“A celebration of America’s diversity.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Spier has created a tribute that can be appreciated in more than one sitting.” —Publishers Weekly
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Full colour
Dimensions
Height: 305 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-593-12808-4 (9780593128084)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
05/2014
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
€8.99
Available for download
Person
Peter Spier