See the US Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and
accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define
democracy. With the unprecedented events and actions that have tested
the American political system over the last several years, including
the violent overtaking of the U.S. Capitol Building, there has never
been a better time to take a closer look at the Constitution, the
bedrock of U.S. politics. As part of the critical discussion of
current events at school and at home, inquisitive minds will have
their questions vividly answered – and new ones raised – by a mix
of striking illustrations and clear, engaging text, including passages
from the Constitution given in plain English. As well as a detailed
history covering the original Constitution, the Bill of Rights and all
Amendments, discover how this milestone in American democracy shapes
and is shaped by the world at large. We The People shows that, far
from a fusty old piece of paper, the US Constitution is a living,
evolving rule book that is as relevant today as it has ever been. A
fresh take on a monumental document, navigating in style its history
and its life today. Excerpts from the Constitution are presented here
in plain English to help young thinkers better understand the role it
plays in everyday life. Accessible, energetic text accompanied by
contemporary, powerful illustrations allows children aged 10 and older
to re-think the Constitution in a totally new way. A balanced
examination that does not shy away from addressing the difficulties of
interpreting and adapting the Constitution for the modern world.We The
People takes the Constitution out of its display case, blows off the
dust and re-imagines this piece of history for the next generation.
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The United States Constitution Explored and Explained
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780711254053
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Quarto Publishing Group USA
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter