Know your rights! : a modern kid's guide to the American Constitution

Know your rights! A modern kid's guide to the American Constitution

Laura Barcella

Book - 2018

"What is the U.S. Constitution? And what is it saying, exactly? Without this super-important document, we wouldn't have the rights, privileges and freedoms we cherish today. But how does the Constitution affect YOU, and what exactly are YOUR rights? This book aims to answer those questions -- and many more! Follow along as we cover the basics of how the Constitution came together, how it set up the United States government, and how it has changed over time with the addition of the Bill of Rights and the amendments. After reading this book, you'll have a better understanding of your unalienable rights of life, liberty , and the pursuit of happiness!" -- Back cover.

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Subjects
United States. > Constitution > Juvenile literature.
United States. > Constitution. > 1st-10th Amendments > Juvenile literature.
Constitutional law > United States > Juvenile literature.
Constitutional history > United States > Juvenile literature.
Constitutional amendments > United States > Juvenile literature.
United States > Politics and government > 1783-1789 > Juvenile literature.
Published
New York, NY : Sterling Children's Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co. Inc [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Laura Barcella (author)
Physical Description
128 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm
Audience
1180L
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 117) and index.
ISBN
9781454928546
9781544409801
  • Part one : The Constitution : an overview
  • What does the Constitution do, anyway?
  • Division of Power
  • Part two : The Bill of Rights
  • Changing the Constitution
  • The first ten Amendments
  • Part Three : More Amendments
  • Amendments 11-27 : A cheat sheet
  • A closer look
  • Part four: what now?
  • Wrapping up.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Barcella details the history, origins, and original purpose of the U.S. Constitution and discusses its continuing relevance. Chapters focus on the division of power among the branches of government, the Bill of Rights, and constitutional amendments. Throughout, she provides handy recaps in graphs and charts, and sidebars introduce additional facts and invitations for critical thinking. Readers may be particularly intrigued by the "How Does This Affect Me?" sections, in which Barcella underscores the importance of learning about the Constitution: "If you're ever arrested and brought in for questioning, it is your right to plead the Fifth." References to court cases that have brought constitutional issues into focus round out a straightforward and valuable resource for fostering civic engagement. Ages 8-12. (Jan.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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