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A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution

AUTHOR Maestro, Giulio; Maestro, Betsy; Maestro, Giulio
PUBLISHER HarperCollins (04/08/2008)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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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


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ISBN-13: 9780688101923
ISBN-10: 0688101925
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 48
Carton Quantity: 70
Product Dimensions: 8.90 x 0.20 x 10.80 inches
Weight: 0.50 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Maps, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government
Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime
Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
Grade Level: 1st Grade - 5th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: 347.302
Library of Congress Control Number: 87004083
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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.
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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


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Author: Maestro, Betsy
Betsy Maestro is the author of the "American Story" series, illustrated by her husband, Giulio. She has also written several other non-fiction picture books, including the Let's-Read-And-Find-Out science books How Do Apples Grow? and Why Do Leaves Change Color? The Maestros live in Old Lyme, Connecticut.
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Illustrator: Maestro, Giulio
Giulio Maestro is the illustrator of over 100 children s books. He has also written his own books of word play and has co-authored two I Can Read Books with his son, Marco: What Do You Hear When Cows Sing, and Other Silly Riddles and Geese Find the Missing Piece: School Time Riddle Rhymes. The Maestros live in Old Lyme, CT.
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