Constitution Q&A - (History Q&A) by Elizabeth Raum (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Fun facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 all about the US Constitution

Who wrote the beginning of the Constitution of the United States? What rights does the First Amendment protect? Can a kid sue their school for an unfair punishment? Help young learners find the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating look at the Constitution for kids. They'll learn about how it was written, the people who created it, and the ways it helps our government work--one amazing fact at a time.

This top choice in constitution books for kids features:

• 175+ awesome things to know--Kids will step back in time and explore the history of the Constitution with Q&As, true or false questions, and more.
• History that's easy to learn and fun to share--Provide kids with bite-sized bits of info that are simple to remember and share with their friends and family.
• A complete overview--Young learners will examine the story of this living document, from when it was first written to its use in the government today.

Help kids learn to love exploring US history with this engaging look at the Constitution.

Review Quotes

"Chock-full of fun information and easy-to-digest facts, this book is a great introduction to the Constitution for kids. I love that Raum covers each amendment and its real-world effects in an engaging way that brings American history to life." --Allison Lassieur, historian and author of Journey to a Promised Land

"Elizabeth Raum once again makes reading about US history engaging for young readers! She uses an easy-to-digest format to present the Constitution's background and key points, as well as the effects it has on our lives today! Constitution Q&A is a great book for casual reading, research for school projects, or fun educational games!" --Deb Watley, author of The Field Notes of Gwen Bell series, DebWatleyBooks.com

"This book is perfect for any student intimidated by the Constitution or bored by learning history. The question-and-answer format is organized into manageable chapters accompanied by fun facts and kid-friendly information about the Constitution. This book should intrigue even the most reluctant readers, and will delight today's trivia-loving kids!" --Cynthia Mason, children's librarian

"This gem of a book is written in an engaging, conversational style by a prolific author who has the experience and expertise to know what young readers need to learn and how to interest them. The interactive style of writing, scattered with historical images, will engage readers in learning about this important topic in a relevant manner." --Susan Pierson Ellingson, PhD; professor, Department of Education, Concordia College

About the Author

ELIZABETH RAUM is a teacher, librarian, and author of more than 150 books for young readers. Many of her books are about Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, and important American documents. She believes that understanding what happened in the past helps us make wise decisions about the future.