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Shh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz

Shh! We're Writing the Constitution

Jean Fritz

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · December 29, 1997

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Who it’s for
Jean Fritz brings a humorous touch to the serious business of writing the Constitution.
Themes
Constitutional Convention, Creating the U.S. Constitution
Genres
Colonial & Revolutionary U.S., Civics & Government, U.S. History

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About this book

Go behind the scenes at the Constitutional Convention, thanks to award-winning author Jean Fritz's words! This factual gem that's written with Newbery Honor author Jean Fritz's humorous touch chronicles the hot summer of 1787 where fifty-five delegates from thirteen states huddled together in the strictest secrecy in Philadelphia to draw up the constitution of the United States! Includes a copy of the Constitution and those who signed it!

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"An informative, interesting, and immensely readable account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 . . . An excellent choice for introducing young readers to the complexities of the constitution."—School Library Journal

History With a Wink

Jean Fritz brings a humorous touch to the serious business of writing the Constitution.

Come here for

  • A lively account of the 1787 Constitutional Convention
  • The Constitution and its signers included

Expect

  • Historical detail with a light touch
  • A readable introduction to constitutional complexity

Where it sits

Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.93%
Civics & Government84%
U.S. History34%

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Publisher categories

  • Presidents & First Families for Kids
  • Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.
  • Law & Crime for Kids
Authors
Jean Fritz
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
December 29, 1997
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Constitutional Convention · Creating the U.S. Constitution
Reading lane
Presidents & First Families for Kids