Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Describes how the Constitution was drafted and ratified.

Examines constitutional growth and development against the larger fabric of American history.

Describes the creation of the document which sets out the rules of government for our country.

Explains the creation and history of the Articles of Confederation, including the people involved and the importance of the document.

"Did you know the U.S. Constitution doesn't include the word democracy? Or that it took 10 long months to ratify? How about how much the clerk who handwrote the original copy of the Constitution was signed? (It was $30, by the way.) Find out all the extreme history behind one of our nation's most important documents"--

The ultimate guide to the US Constitution--and the history of the US through the law of the land--for middle grade readers ages 10+. The book decodes the original document with a direct translation of the text, dissecting every word, phrase and idea. Then it connects the document to major historical figures and events using full-color illustrations and examples of how the document works in practice.

An introduction to the United States Constitution, presented in graphic form, detailing important people and events in the creation of the founding document, its Preamble, and twenty-seven amendments.