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
USThis 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.
“Once again, the Maestros have produced a simple, attractive, and informative book about a milestone in American history. The simplest and most accessible history of the Constitution to date.” -School Library Journal
“Invaluable.” -Kirkus Reviews
“The earliest introduction available to the Constitution.” -Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books
“A good job of showing today’s children how this extraordinary document was created.” -San Francisco Chronicle