We the people The story of our Constitution

Lynne V. Cheney

Book - 2008

In May 1787 delegates from across the country-- including George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin-- gathered in Philadelphia and, meeting over the course of a sweltering summer, created a new framework for governing: the Constitution of the United States.

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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers c2008.
Language
English
Main Author
Lynne V. Cheney (-)
Other Authors
Greg Harlin (illustrator)
Physical Description
30 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781416954187
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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-5-In clear, cogent prose, Cheney lays out the tumultuous situation of the country at the end of the Revolutionary War. She moves on to the gathering of the representatives at the convention and colorfully describes the various issues and arguments that had to be resolved before the Constitution could be written. The vocabulary is rich, and the author incorporates fascinating details about the personalities who undertook this monumental task. The text is placed on clean white space on a quarter of each spread, with a quote from one of the historical figures at the bottom. The remaining three quarters of the spread is given to Harlin's impressive artwork, described as being done in "various water media." The sweep of these realistic paintings across the pages highlights the drama of each situation, and the artist makes remarkable use of perspective, making readers feel as though they are part of the actual scene. A delight for history buffs, perfect for reports, and a good read in general, this well-researched offering should be a first purchase for most libraries.-Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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