A More Perfect Union - (American Story (Paperback)) by Betsy Maestro (Paperback)

About the Book

Everybody knows that America declared its independence in 1776, but the young republic did not immediately get into one indivisible nation of united states. Here is the unforgettable story of 55 men who created a Constitution in 1787 that gave the struggling new government a foundation that has held strong ever since. "Should be invaluable".--"Kirkus Reviews". Full-color illustrations.

Book Synopsis

When America declared its independence in 1776, the new republic's journey to become one unified nation had just begun. Here is the unforgettable story of fifty-five Americans and the Constitution they created in 1787 to give the struggling new government a foundation that has held ever since.

With accurate historical information, this 48-page nonfiction picture book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created. A More Perfect Union includes a map and back matter with a table of dates and a summary of the Articles of the Constitution.

"A simple, attractive, informative book about a milestone in American history. The simplest and most accessible history of the Constitution to date."--School Library Journal

From the Back Cover

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.

Review Quotes

"Invaluable." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Once again, the Maestros have produced a simple, attractive, and informative book about a milestone in American history. The simplest and most accessible history of the Constitution to date." -- School Library Journal

"The earliest introduction available to the Constitution." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"A good job of showing today's children how this extraordinary document was created." -- San Francisco Chronicle