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Overview
Imagine a world without Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, or television...Little did the Framers of the United States Constitution know that their work would change the course of history, but that's exactly what it did. The Constitution has been called miraculous, revolutionary, unprecedented, all that and more! With it, our Founding Fathers created a free nation, a country governed by the people in a way never seen before. Youth Advocate for Constituting America, Juliette Turner takes a unique look at our founding document and makes it relevant to kids today. Our Constitution Rocks is for a new generation, a reminder of what it means to have a voice and live free. So come along and discover America's Constitution. Learn how those guys in wigs came up with some of the best ideas ever. It still matters to kids today. Find out why.
Synopsis
Discover the United States Constitution like never before, from the viewpoint of a child! Learn how those guys in wigs and tights came up with some of the best ideas ever and changed the course of history. With a unique look at our founding document, children will feel empowered with knowledge on why the Constitution matters today.
Come along on one of the most fun and engaging discoveries available to kids today about America's Constitution.
Juliette Turner, Youth Advocate for Constituting America, takes a unique look at our founding document, presenting it in a beautifully organized fashion, with helpful illustrations and sidebars that support the main ideas. Packed with tons of easy-to-read, easy-to-understand information, Our Constitution Rocks breaks down the Constitution article by article into manageable sections in a way everyone can read and understand--students and parents alike.
Our Constitution Rocks is for a new generation, a reminder of what it means to have a voice and live free. It portrays the freedoms and rights that matter to kids today more than ever.
Our Constitution Rocks:
Is a foundational starting point for children ages 8 and up to understand our Constitution, rights, and freedoms Is formatted to break down the articles into easy-to-understand pieces of the Constitution Includes fun facts, quotes, cartoons, actual debates, great graphics, and much more Breathes new life into an old document, reminding readers young and old why it remains one of the most important documents in world history Is an ideal teaching and reference tool for homeschooling or school libraries Is a great resource for teachers, educators, and parents