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We the People
The Story of Our Constitution
By Cheney, Lynne V. & Harlin, Greg
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2008
Gr 3-5 In clear, cogent prose, Cheney lays out the tumultuous situation of the country at the end of the Revolutionary War. She moves on to the gathering of the representatives at the convention and colorfully describes the various issues and arguments that had to be resolved before the Constitution could be written. The vocabulary is rich, and the author incorporates fascinating detail...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Large, painterly three-quarter-page illustrations depict various scenes from the period after the Revolutionary War. The wordy text...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on November 1, 2008
Lynne Cheney’s book about our nation’s founding document is filled with drama and fascinating characters. Beginning by demonstrating the various shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation and their consequences, We the People makes it easy for children to understand the conflicting forces at play. The writing is clear and never condescends or oversimplifies. The quote...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
