by Betsy Maestro (Author), Giulio Maestro (Illustrator)
When America declared its independence in 1776, the new republic's journey to become one unified nation had just begun. Here is the unforgettable story of fifty-five Americans and the Constitution they created in 1787 to give the struggling new government a foundation that has held ever since.
With accurate historical information, this 48-page nonfiction picture book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created. A More Perfect Union includes a map and back matter with a table of dates and a summary of the Articles of the Constitution.
"A simple, attractive, informative book about a milestone in American history. The simplest and most accessible history of the Constitution to date."--School Library Journal
Front Jacket
This easy-to-understand book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created. Simple, attractive, informative....The most accessible history of the Constitution to date.--School Library Journal.
Back Jacket
This easy-to-understand book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created. "Simple, attractive, informative....The most accessible history of the Constitution to date."--School Library Journal.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.2 x 10.8 x 8.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 08, 2008
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 0.5
