Title from cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
From Colonies to a Country -- Creating the Constitution -- The Delegates -- Familiar Faces -- Jefferson's Role -- The Constitution and Enslavement -- No Voting Rights -- Famous First Words -- Democracy or Republic? -- Madison Makes His Mark -- Time to Sign -- Divided States -- The Changing Constitution.
Summary:
"John Adams was the second president, and Thomas Jefferson was the third-but neither of them signed the U.S. Constitution! In this entertaining volume, readers learn all about the crafting of and ratification of this seminal American document, as well as surprising facts about how it came about. A great supplement to classroom learning, the main text and fun fact boxes give readers a new perspective at which to look at history. Historical images support age-appropriate language and details"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.