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- "An excellent resource for teachers and librarians from middle school up, especially as we enter the semiquincentennial year of 2026.
- 224 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, History
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"Meet the rebels, robbers, radicals, determined teenagers, and ordinary Americans who shaped our Constitutional rights. The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution-known as the Bill of Rights-include the guarantee that no person may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. Yet this soaring vision of human rights was written by enslavers who deprived others of these rights. The struggle to resolve this paradox continues to the present day. From lawyer and award-winning author Teri Kanefield comes the story of the Bill of Rights, from the founding of America to the first sedition laws, slavery, women's equality, the Civil War, Prohibition, the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, the Civil Rights movement, gun control, and more. Using real court cases, Kanefield explains the meaning of each of the first ten amendments. The result is the story of Americans who have tested the limits of their rights or demanded that their rights be recognized. With full-color illustrations and thought-provoking text, Rebels, Robbers, and Radicals explores how our rights evolve as the nation grows and changes"--Book Synopsis
"An excellent resource for teachers and librarians from middle school up, especially as we enter the semiquincentennial year of 2026." (New York Times Book Review) Meet the rebels, robbers, radicals, determined teenagers, and ordinary Americans who shaped our Constitutional rights. The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution--known as the Bill of Rights--include the guarantee that no person may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. Yet this soaring vision of human rights was written by enslavers who deprived others of these rights. The struggle to resolve this paradox continues to the present day. From Teri Kanefield comes the story of the Bill of Rights, from the founding of America to the first sedition laws, slavery, women's equality, the Civil War, Prohibition, the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, the Civil Rights movement, gun control, and more. Using real court cases, Kanefield explains the meaning of each of the first ten amendments. The result is the story of Americans who have tested the limits of their rights or demanded that their rights be recognized. With full-color illustrations and thought-provoking text, Rebels, Robbers, and Radicals explores how our rights have evolved as the nation grew and changed.Review Quotes
"Teri Kanefield sets out to reveal to those screenagers the architecture of laws and beliefs that undergirds this nation. Can she engage her readers and prove that a 234-year-old document matters to them? Yes. Enhanced by Kelly Malka's full-color images."
--New York Times Book Review"A compelling exploration of the Bill of Rights that weaves together landmark cases, historical narratives, and reflections on the paradoxes of liberty...The clear prose guides readers through complex constitutional principles, making this work a useful educational resource...insightful, thought-provoking, and timely."--Kirkus Reviews
"A succinct yet comprehensive overview...easily digestible...This title will be valuable to report writers, and those with an interest in the Bill of Rights will find it an informative read."--School Library Journal
"It's a timely work that not only acts as a concise and approachable political primer but also challenges young readers to examine how these rights are interpreted and enforced."--Publishers Weekly
"This well-researched examination of the Bill of Rights provides an easily digestible explanation of the first 10 amendments of the Constitution and their significance, specifically for young readers."--Booklist
About the Author
Teri Kanefield is a lawyer and author. Among her books books are The Girl from the Tar Paper School and the Making of America series. Her awards and distinctions include the Jane Addams Peace Award in the older readers category and numerous starred reviews. She lives in San Luis Obispo, California.Dimensions (Overall): 8.24 Inches (H) x 6.39 Inches (W) x .62 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-14 Years
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: History
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Theme: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, United States
Format: Hardcover
Author: Teri Kanefield
Language: English
Street Date: May 20, 2025
TCIN: 94299150
UPC: 9781419768262
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-6266
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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