The Constitution decoded : a guide to the document that shapes our nation / by Katie Kennedy; illustrated by Ben Kirchner; contributing editor, Kermit Roosevelt.
204 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm
text txt rdacontent
still image sti rdacontent
unmediated n rdamedia
volume nc rdacarrier
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 198) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- Preamble -- Article I -- Article II -- Article III -- Article IV -- Article V -- Article VI -- Article VII -- Amendments -- The Declaration of Independence -- The Articles of Confederation.
Summary
The ultimate guide to the US Constitution--and the history of the US through the law of the land--for middle grade readers ages 10+. The book decodes the original document with a direct translation of the text, dissecting every word, phrase and idea. Then it connects the document to major historical figures and events using full-color illustrations and examples of how the document works in practice.
