A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution | 
| Author: Betsy Maestro
Creator: Giulio Maestro
Publisher: Collins
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 33700
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 48
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.7 x 0.2
ISBN: 0688101925
Dewey Decimal Number: 342.730292
EAN: 9780688101923
ASIN: 0688101925
Publication Date: October 26, 1990
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Product Description
This easy-to-understand book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created. "Simple, attractive, informative....The most accessible history of the Constitution to date."--School Library Journal.
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| Customer Reviews:
Great January 19, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book gives an understandable view of how our Constitution came to be. It is good to read in context with studying other aspects of the colonial time period as well as the Revolutionary War. There is a great map at the beginning and resources at the back with the preamble as well as an explanation of the Articles and Amendments. There is a list of all the signers, a summary of important dates and bit of interesting facts about the convention and delegates. Definitely a good resource.
Can't teach the Constitution without it! July 18, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Maestro reviews the reasons for the Constitution, but fails to mention the Articles of Confederation. The text includes the Virginia, New Jersey, and Connecticut Plans. The book can easily be read as an introduction to the Constitution in one class period. Students could complete a drawing or group of drawings on a picture web to narrate the important details from the story.
Excellent! July 2, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I came across one book by Betsy Maestro "The Discovery of the Americas" and I loved it. The text is simple and the illustrations are great. It is historically accurate as well, a must in my checklist. I didn't realize she also wrote the historical series "You Wouldn't Want to..." They are my favorite!! I recommend all of her books, especially for teachers.
 Great Review of Constitution! December 12, 2000
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book is great for Middle School Students or even High School Students who want to review the events leading to the Constitution. I am a Middle School Teacher and plan on using the book to review my lessons with my students. Next year I plan on using it to introduce the topic!
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