Books with author Giulio Maestro

The American Story continues . . .After many years of struggle and sacrifice, the American colonists had finally earned their freedom. It was now time to establish unity among the thirteen states and forge a new nation.Our founding fathers wrote a Constitution and a Bill of Rights to set up a democracy, a government that would put the people first.The country grew and flourished. With the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, the United States doubled in size. Lewis and Clark were sent to explore the west, and five more states joined the Union. But rising tensions with the British would create more challenges to overcome.In this installment of the acclaimed American Story series, history lovers Betsy and Giulio Maestro tell the true story of the first thirty-two years of the United States, from the Treaty of Paris to the War of 1812.

For more than two hundred years, Americans have gathered every November to vote. The country has grown and changed during that time, and so has our Constitution, but the basic system of "government of the people, by the people, and for the people" remains the same. How do our leaders, from local mayors on up to Presidents and Supreme Court Justices, go about getting their jobs, and just what are their jobs? Learn what every good citizen needs to know about American democracy in action.

"Colorful, amply detailed scenes will lure readers into this fact-filled book [that] starts with information about the Constitution as the backbone of our government. The text, straightforward without being stiff, does a masterful job of distilling a complicated subject. Coverage ranges widely--from the campaign and the election process to distribution among the three government branches.... An energetic overview."

This collection of original riddles is unlike any other because the main words in each answer sound exactly alike, but have different meanings. Zany illustrations add to the fun and provide clues to the solutions. And the newly designed full-color cover makes the package even more appealing. So dig in--and see why you should play with your words (not with your food)!

The Discovery of the Americas [Paperback] [Jan 01, 1991] Betsy and Giulio Maestro Betsy Maestro Page Betsy Maestro Biography Betsy Maestro is the author of the "American Story" series, illustrated by her husband, Giulio. She has also written several other non-fiction picture books, including the Let's-Read-And-Find-Out science books How Do Apples Grow? and Why Do Leaves Change Color? The Maestros live in Old Lyme, Connecticut.