* 2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Honor Book *
* 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Books *
"An enlightening addition to upper elementary and middle school
collections for its in-depth look at the Constitution and the U.S.
government." - School Library Journal
See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and
accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define
democracy.
With the unprecedented events and actions that have tested the American
political system over the last several years, including the violent
overtaking of the U.S. Capitol Building, there has never been a better
time to take a closer look at the Constitution, the bedrock of U.S.
politics. As part of the critical discussion of current events at school
and at home, inquisitive minds will have their questions vividly
answered - and new ones raised - by a mix of striking illustrations
and clear, engaging text, including passages from the Constitution
given in plain English.
As well as a detailed history covering the original Constitution,
the Bill of Rights and all Amendments, discover how this
milestone in American democracy shapes and is shaped by the world at
large. We The People shows that, far from a fusty old piece of paper,
the U.S. Constitution is a living, evolving rule book that is as
relevant today as it has ever been.
- A fresh take on a monumental document, navigating in style its
history and its life today.
- Excerpts from the Constitution are presented here in plain
English to help young thinkers better understand the role it plays
in everyday life.
- Accessible, energetic text accompanied by contemporary, powerful
illustrations allows children aged 10 and older to re-think the
Constitution in a totally new way.
- A balanced examination that does not shy away from addressing the
difficulties of interpreting and adapting the Constitution for
the modern world.
We The People takes the Constitution out of its display case, blows
off the dust and re-imagines this piece of history for the next
generation.
