We the People: The Constitution of the United States

Author: Spier, Peter

Brand: Doubleday Books for Young Readers

Color: Multicolor

Edition: Reprint

Binding: Hardcover

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 48

Release Date: 27-05-2014

Part Number: Illustrated

Details: Product Description
The U.S. Constitution brought to life for young readers! 
In this visual celebration of the U.S. Constitution and America's founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens. This fact-filled volume includes:
★ The complete text of the Constitution
★ An illustrated preamble to the Constitution, illuminating its signifcance from its birth through to modern times
★ The fascinating history of the struggle to create and ratify the Constitution
★ An historical reproduction of the original document
Full of illustrations that bring the Constitution to life, this is a must-have resource for every American school, library, and home.

★ "A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution"—
Booklist, starred review

“A celebration of America’s diversity”—
Kirkus
 
“Spier has created a tribute that can be appreciated in more than one sitting.”—
Publishers Weekly 
Review
★ "A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution"—
Booklist, starred review

“A celebration of America’s diversity”—
Kirkus
 
“Spier has created a tribute that can be appreciated in more than one sitting.”—
Publishers Weekly
About the Author
PETER SPIER was one of America's most popular and renowned children's illustrators. His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, won numerous awards and honors: 
Noah's Ark won the Caldecott Medal and
 The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night is a Caldecott Honor Book. His book 
People was awarded the Christopher medal, was nominated for an American Book Award, and received the National Mass Media Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews for "outstanding contributions to better human relations and the cause of brotherhood."

Spier was born and educated in Amsterdam. Before coming to the United States he served in the Royal Dutch Navy. He illustrated more than 100 books and was also an avid and celebrated builder of model ships. Peter Spier died in 2017 at the age of 89.

EAN: 9780385376174

Package Dimensions: 12.3 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches

Languages: English