Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1987 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Shh! We're Writing the Constitution

Written by Jean Fritz · Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

Discover the secretive 1787 gathering that shaped America's Constitution.

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64 pages· 7,496 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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In the sweltering summer of 1787, fifty-five delegates from thirteen states gathered in Philadelphia, shrouded in secrecy, to craft the United States Constitution. This engaging account reveals the intense debates and pivotal decisions that forged a nation. What challenges did these men face, and how did their choices impact the future? Dive into the hidden world of the Constitutional Convention and uncover the stories behind the signatures that changed history. Perfect for young readers eager to explore the complexities of America's founding document.

From the publisher

The award-winning author takes readers behind the scenes at the Constitutional Convention for a good-humored history lesson, enlivened by dePaola

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
7,496
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
950L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about US PresidentsBooks about Colonial and Revolutionary periodsBooks about law and crime
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.1
F&P level
~W
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5439
Publication
Published
December 29, 1997
First published
January 1, 1987
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698116245

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