Download or read book The Makings of the US Constitution United States Civics History 4th Grade Children s American History written by Universal Politics and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How was the US constitution created? What are the features of the US constitution? Using the information included in this book, your fourth grader will be able to discuss the federal system of government, the three branches of government, and the concept of separation of powers. There will also be discussion on the safeguards of the federal system like checks and balances, the ability to amend and veto power.

Download or read book Learn about the United States written by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2009 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Learn About the United States" is intended to help permanent residents gain a deeper understanding of U.S. history and government as they prepare to become citizens. The product presents 96 short lessons, based on the sample questions from which the civics portion of the naturalization test is drawn. An audio CD that allows students to listen to the questions, answers, and civics lessons read aloud is also included. For immigrants preparing to naturalize, the chance to learn more about the history and government of the United States will make their journey toward citizenship a more meaningful one.

Download or read book United States Civics Articles of Confederation for Kids Children s Edition 4th Grade Social Studies written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Articles of Confederation was the first written US constitution. It was created hastily because of the war and was ratified in 1781. If your fourth grader has read the US constitution, then this book will provide an excellent resource to spot differences between the Articles of Confederation and the current constitution. Make reading time as productive as possible. Grab a copy today.

Download or read book United States Civics The US Constitution for Kids 1787 2016 with Amendments 4th Grade Social Studies written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let’s talk about the US constitution including all its amendments. Reading the constitution should be done while young to nurture understanding of civil rights and how freedom is defined by the law. If your child is going to study this book, don’t rush him/her. Learning should come naturally and in a pace that your is most comfortable with. Grab a copy today.

Download or read book U S Constitution Sign on the Dotted Line written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 22-book American Milestone series is featured as "Retailers Recommended Fabulous Products" in the August 2012 edition of Educational Dealer magazine. On the 25th day of May in the year 1787, a group of America's founding fathers walked up the steps of the State House in Philadelphia. They were enjoying the late-spring weather as the delegations from seven states arrived for the Federal Convention. The members of the Convention were there to amend the Articles of Confederation. But by mid-June, with discussions and debates in full swing in the summer heat, the men were growing hot under their powdered wigs and layers of colonial dress - and they had had enough of the Articles of Confederation! These great American patriots decided to throw the book out the window and draft an entirely new form of government - one which the world had never seen. And it's a good thing they did! In this book, kids will swelter in the heat and swat away the horseflies in the building now known as Independence Hall. They will debate with the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin as they work through the summer to draft the most important document in the United States History: the Constitution for the United States of America! A partial list of the Table of Contents include: A Timeline of Events The U.S. Constitution What is the Constitution? Articles of Confederation Constitutional Convention The Great Compromise Slavery Ramble through the Preamble Three Branches of Government Checks and Balances Bill of Rights Constitution Trivia And Much More!

Download or read book Our Nation s Documents written by The Editors of TIME for Kids and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation, and more! The third title in the handbook series from TIME for Kids following Presidents of the United States and 50 States, Our Nation's Documents offers annotated surveys of American history's foundational works with up-to-date scholarship and more than 200 full-color photos and illustrations. This guide provides young readers with the basic information they need to know about the establishment of our government, and gives an historical perspective on current political events. This collection of documents includes The Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution with the Bill of Rights and amendments, plus excerpts from the Federalist Papers and much more.

Download or read book Analyzing Sources of Information About the U S Constitution written by Sarah Machajewski and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Constitution of the United States is arguably the most influential document in our nation's history. In this illuminating text, readers will study sources of information about the Constitution. In doing so, readers learn how to identify reliable and unreliable sources, interpret primary sources, and consider how certain sources may be biased or interpret the same information differently. This book stimulates critical thinking by encouraging readers to draw their own conclusions about the information they're presented with.

Download or read book U S Constitution written by George Lee and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring the Constitution to life for students in grades 5 and up with U.S. Constitution: Preparing for the Test! Each article and amendment is covered in its own mini-unit so that students better understand the organization and importance of the section. This 80-page book features information about United States history and includes questions, open-book pretests, a Constitution test, and answer keys.

Download or read book The Constitution Decoded written by Kathleen Kennedy and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be an active citizen. Know your Constitution! Ever wonder why the president has a Cabinet? Why there’s such thing as trial by jury? Why someday you’ll have to pay income tax, or why there are no Dukes, Duchesses, Counts, or Countesses in the United States? Because the Constitution says so––and so much more. And now, in The Constitution Decoded, the ideas, concepts, and rules that make America are unpacked and explained in detail to help all of us, kids and parents too, become more informed citizens. Written with impeccable clarity and illustrated in a style that brings America’s early days to life, this fascinating guide goes through the Constitution literally word by word, sentence by sentence, and idea by idea to give readers a true understanding of not only how the Framers envisioned the United States, but also why they made the choices they did. Here’s why, for example, the United States has three branches of government—legislative, executive, and judicial. It explains how bills become laws, why we have the right to free speech, how we can change the Constitution as our country evolves, and so much more. Packed with historical context and figures, vocabulary, anecdotes, and trivia, this book is an accessible yet richly layered work that belongs in every family library.

Download or read book The Constitutional Convention written by KidCaps and published by BookCaps Study Guides. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Madison wiped his forehead for what seemed like the one hundredth time today. He had to do so to keep the sweat from dripping into his eyes. He looked over at Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was sweating also, his face shining as he fanned himself with a stack of papers. Seated on the stage, General George Washington was politely listening to Alexander Hamilton, representative from New York, as he explained why a larger government doesn't have to mean a more dangerous government. Even General Washington, always so dignified and calm, looked uncomfortable in the heat. And so begins the fascinating history of the constitutional convention. It's hard to imagine America ever faced times so hard, but in this book, just for kids, you'll find out what happened and what it was like to be a kid during these times. KidCaps is an imprint of BookCaps Study Guides; with dozens of books published every month, there's sure to be something just for you! Visit our website to find out more.

Download or read book What Does New America Need Topics of the Constitutional Convention American Constitution Book Grade 4 Children s Government Books written by Universal Politics and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America suffered under a powerful government so they were afraid to give too much power on any government for fear of another war. It’s interesting how their rules and laws gradually evolved to ensure equality while at the same time delegating sufficient power and authority to a central government. Most of these decisions were made during the Constitutional Convention. Turn the pages of this book to learn more

Download or read book History of the Formation of the Constitution written by George Bancroft and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Story of the Constitution written by Leslie Beckett and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many misconceptions about the U.S. Constitution are spread through the contemporary media, leading to confusion about the way our government functions. Learning about this important document gives readers the tools they need to verify the truthfulness of news items and decide what stance they hold on proposed changes to our nation’s laws. In-depth sidebars and quotes from primary sources provide further insight into the creation of the Constitution and its modern-day consequences.

Download or read book The Preamble The Spirit of America written by Lorin Driggs and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the history behind the phrase “We the people”. This nonfiction book analyzes the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in an exciting and informative way. The book includes a glossary, a short fiction piece related to the topic, and a bonus activity. With this book that’s perfect for young readers, students can see how the powerful words of the Preamble are reflected in American government. This 32-page full-color book describes the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble. It also explores important topics like justice and liberty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore the Constitution, structure of government, and United States history.

Download or read book The Preamble The Spirit of America written by Lorin Driggs and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the history behind the phrase “We the people”. This nonfiction book analyzes the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in an exciting and informative way. The book includes a glossary, a short fiction piece related to the topic, and a bonus activity. With this book that’s perfect for young readers, students can see how the powerful words of the Preamble are reflected in American government. This 32-page full-color book describes the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble. It also explores important topics like justice and liberty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore the Constitution, structure of government, and United States history.

Download or read book History of the Formation of the Constitution of the United States of America written by Bancroft and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The History of the Constitution written by Lisa Trusiani and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the history of the Constitution—an introduction for kids ages 6 to 9 On September 17, 1787, 39 delegates signed the Constitution of the United States into law. These four pages of rules would define how the United States government worked and serve as the foundation for all the rights that we enjoy today. This colorfully illustrated story takes kids on a journey through the writing of the Constitution, how it was amended with the Bill of Rights, and the ways it still shapes life in the United States. This exploration of the constitution for kids features: A visual timeline—Kids will easily understand important details of the Constitution's history with a timeline that covers everything from the writing of the first draft to how it has influenced modern Supreme Court rulings. Core curriculum—This book teaches kids about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How behind the Constitution, then tests their knowledge with a quick quiz after they finish. Lasting changes—Kids will explore thought-provoking questions that help them better understand how the Constitution protects them and their rights. Introduce kids to the Constitution with this history book for early readers.