The Constitution Explained!

The U.S. Constitution is the backbone of the nation.
This written document details how the American government works as well as the
powers that each branch wields. The oldest written constitution still in use,
the Constitution has only been amended 27 times since 1789, with the Bill of
Rights and other amendments that further define the liberties of American
citizens. This essential set defines and presents the Constitution in
comprehensible parts and connects it to the lives of everyday Americans. A must
for every social studies library and class, readers will learn more about the
nation's framework and why the Constitution will continue to be its vital
foundation.

• The sometimes complex language of the Constitution is explained
in an accessible way

• Connections to modern events make the topics relevant
to readers' lives

• Series supports both history and government curricular
content in elementary classrooms

• Historical images and an appealing design
complement the narratives and attract young historians