A redesigned and updated visual celebration of the Constitution and its framers includes an illustrated Preamble, an explanation of the Constitution's significance, the story of its ratification, and a reproduction of the original document.

"Learn how the U.S. Constitution established the American government and what this document means for modern Americans."--Publisher's website.

"Reading and understanding the U.S. Constitution is crucial for all young people who live in the Unites States. Readers learn about the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and how the delegates compromised on various issues so that all the colonies would ratify the document. The checks and balances between the three branches of government are outlined. The relationship between the federal and state governments, the amendment process, and the passage...

"Learn all about the foundational document of the U.S. government, from how it was created to how it has changed over time"--

"Signed on September 17, 1787--four years after the American War for Independence--the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Today it's easy for us to take this blueprint of our government for granted. But the Framers--fifty-five men from almost all of the original 13 states--argued fiercely for many months over what ended up being only a four-page document. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly...