The U.S. Constitution

Written by Eric Rogusky

Part of the Living in America series

How has a centuries-old document kept pace with a changing nation?

48 pages· ~670L· AR ~4.3

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A middle-grade overview of the U.S. Constitution: how it was created, the principles behind it, the system of checks and balances, its most important amendments, and the modern challenges that test its ability to adapt and endure. Sidebars highlight the people and events that shaped the nation's founding document.

From the publisher

Learn about the nation's founding principles and U.S. citizens' fundamental rights in this modern, dynamic read of the U.S. Constitution. Written for middle-grade readers, this book provides an engaging overview of the U.S. Constitution, covering its history, key principles, and modern relevance. It explains the Constitution's creation, the system of checks and balances, and significant amendments and contemporary challenges that test the historic document's ability to adapt and endure. Highlighting important figures and events that shaped the Constitution, this book aligns with NCSS standards for power, authority, and governance. Includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, bibliographic references, and index.

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