Many of the political issues we struggle with today have their roots in the US Constitution. Husband-and-wife team Cynthia and Sanford Levinson take readers back to the creation of this historic document and discuss how contemporary problems were first introduced--then they offer possible solutions. Think Electoral College, gerrymandering, even the Senate. Many of us take these features in our system for granted. But they came about through haggling...

A hands-on introduction to The U.S. Constitution, covering types of government, checks and balances, the Bill of Rights, the amendment process, and more. Includes fold-out mini-books, lift-the-flaps, textured elements, and moving parts.

Provides information about the United States Constitution, providing historical context and what it means to U.S. citizens today.

Discover the United States constitution in a whole new way through fun facts, quotes, cartoons, actual debates and great photos.

This volume examines the Right to Protest through examples and with historical context.

Describes, in simple terms, how the Constitution was conceived, written, and ratified in 1788, explaining the document's basic concepts and Bill of Rights.

The Rookie Read-About Civics series helps children become productive and involved citizens by presenting core civic knowledge in a fun and engaging way.

This book introduces the U.S. Constitution and explains how this document creates a strong nation out of the thirteen original colonies.

This book penetrates the veil of mystification that surrounds the 9th Amendment and explains exactly why it was proposed and ratified, and why it was worded in the way it was.

"Learn about the history of the United States Constitution, who participated in writing it, the Bill of Rights and Amendments"--Provided by publisher.