If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1987 · Est. 1 hour read

If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution

By Elizabeth Levy, Joan Holub (Illustrator)

Part of the If You series

Witness the heated debates and secrets behind the Constitution's creation.

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80 pages· 8,001 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Step into the secretive halls of Philadelphia's State House in 1787, where delegates grapple with fierce debates and pivotal decisions. Discover why the Constitution is deemed a miracle and uncover the crucial elements that were initially overlooked. As tensions rise, the fate of a nation hangs in the balance. What compromises will shape the future?

From the publisher

If you were there when they signed the Constitution you would see–Why the Constitution is called a miracle.–The first big argument.–What was missing from the Constitution. This books takes you behind the locked doors of Philadelphia’s State House during the history-making summer of 1787. You will meet the key delegates and find out what is going on.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
8,001
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
810L
Themes & topics
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~S
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
105721
Publication
Published
June 1, 1992
First published
January 1, 1987
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590451598

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