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
| ISBN: | 9780688101923 |
| Publication date: | 8th April 2008 |
| Author: | Betsy Maestro |
| Illustrator: | Giulio Maestro |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Series: | American Story (Paperback) |