We the People: The Constitution of the United States - Hardcover
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We the People: The Constitution of the United States - Hardcover
$17.99
by Peter Spier (Author)
Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, with the U.S. Constitution brought to life for young readers!
In this visual depiction of the U.S. Constitution and America's founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier shares the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens. This fact-filled volume includes:
★ An illustrated preamble to the Constitution, illuminating its significance from its birth through to modern times
★ The fascinating history of the struggle to create and ratify the Constitution
★ An historical reproduction of the original document
★ The complete text of the Constitution
Full of illustrations that help readers young and old understand the Constitution, this is a must-have resource for every American school, library, and home.
Author Biography
PETER SPIER was one of America's most popular and renowned children's illustrators. His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, won numerous awards and honors: Noah's Ark won the Caldecott Medal and The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night is a Caldecott Honor Book. His book People was awarded the Christopher medal, was nominated for an American Book Award, and received the National Mass Media Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews for "outstanding contributions to better human relations and the cause of brotherhood."
Spier was born and educated in Amsterdam. Before coming to the United States he served in the Royal Dutch Navy. He illustrated more than 100 books and was also an avid and celebrated builder of model ships. Peter Spier died in 2017 at the age of 89.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.4 x 12.5 x 9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 27, 2014
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