Books with title The U.S.S. Constitution

This patriotic series focuses on the songs, documents, speeches, and poems that have become part of American history and American life today. Through easy-to-read text and historical photographs, students will gain insight into how America's democratic values were formed. In the hot, sticky summer of 1787, delegates from 12 of America's 13 states gathered in Philadelphia. The result was the Constitution--the document that became the basis of the U.S. government.

How has the U.S. Constitution stayed relevant even though the world has changed so much since it was written? Readers discover the answer as they learn fascinating facts about the document that set up the U.S. government as we know it today. The informative main text is presented alongside helpful graphic organizers and detailed sidebars. Readers also learn about the U.S. Constitution by exploring carefully selected primary sources. They even get to study images of the original document itself. This creative approach to American history allows readers to see familiar social studies curriculum topics in an engaging, new light.

A remarkable collection of original eighteenth century letters and newspaper articles that were written during the debate over the ratification of the Constitution in 1787-1788. These pieces are intoduced with brief descriptions and explanations that will help students use this volume. The volume also has a general introduction that explains the events leading up to the Constitutional Convention, the ideas of those who wrote the Constitution and then supported its ratification, and the arguments of those who opposed it. All documents have been carefully selected for readability and importance.

Although one of the shortest written constitutions in the world, the U.S. Constitution, designed to embody the rights, laws, and guiding principles of a diverse and ever-changing populace, remains an enduring document. Since its ratification in 1787, the Constitution has been applied to a broad range of legal and political questions and, while often the subject of much debate, continues to serve as a stalwart reminder of the countrys social and legal strides. This detailed volume breaks down each section of the Constitution and its amendments, also providing a concise overview of the field of constitutional law as it is applied around the world and in various forms of government.

While the U.S. Constitution is the ultimate basis of our rights as American citizens, we don't always understand the relationship between this charter of freedom and the laws that derive from it. This series asks provocative questions that draw attention to the rights guaranteed by the Constitution, as well as the limitations that have been set on these rights. Particular attention is paid to the arguments over how this foundational document should be interpreted and how its interpretation has evolved over time. Show middle schoolers how the Constitution relates to the most hotly contested issues of our day and inspire them to add their own voices to the debate. Features include: Offers an in-depth look of the Constitution and explores how its words translate into laws and policies. Uses real-world examples to help young readers understand the Constitution's importance as a living document. Prompts students to engage with important topics in civics, one of the four core disciplines in the C3 Framework for Social Studies. Sidebars supply readers with extra information, while Notes and Further Reading sections provide additional resources for study.