A More Perfect Union
A More Perfect Union
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A More Perfect Union

Written by Betsy Maestro & illustrated by Giulio Maestro
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6 - 10
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48
Page count
AD920L
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Apr 8, 2008
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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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Americahistoryholidayspoliticssocial sciencepolitics and governmentColonial and Revolutionary periodslaw and crimepatriotic holidays

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780688101923
    Publication Date
    April 8, 2008
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    August 1, 1987
    Page Count
    48
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 10 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    87004083
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    22740616
    Lexile® Level
    AD920L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    44623
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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