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We the People: The Story of Our Constitution | 
| Author: Lynne Cheney
Creator: Greg Harlin
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $17.99
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Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 712
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 40
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 10.6 x 0.5
ISBN: 141695418X
Dewey Decimal Number: 342.73029
EAN: 9781416954187
ASIN: 141695418X
Publication Date: September 9, 2008
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Product Description
America had won the Revolution, but our troubles were far from over. The thirteen states were squabbling, the country could not pay its bills, and in Massachusetts farmers had taken up arms against the government. Was our country, which had fought so hard for its independence, going to survive? In May 1787 delegates from across the country -- including George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin -- gathered in Philadelphia and, meeting over the course of a sweltering summer, created a new framework for governing: the Constitution of the United States. Their efforts turned a shaky alliance of states into a nation that would prosper and grow powerful, drawing its strength for centuries to come from "We the people" and inspiring hope for freedom around the world.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Great History Lesson November 10, 2008
Matthew J. Brooks (Mesa, AZ USA)
This book was great. It's a good history lesson for kids and adults on the creation of our Constitution.
Excellent book for children... November 5, 2008
W. Myers (Moneta, Va)
We the People, is another great book from Lynne Cheney. I've read it to our 8 and 6 yr old boys a couple of times...they loved the illustrations. Our 6 yr old sort of lost interest by the end, but then again he's 6! LOL! I'd say its good for children age 7 & up.
Well written November 3, 2008
Maddock Community Library
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Although written for an elementary level, the story of the constitution by Mrs. Cheney was interesting and well written for all ages. A good picture of the struggles and authenticity of the writers of the constitution. Recommended for any age reader.
 Our thoughts October 24, 2008
Jimdon (Texas, USA)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
While we basically enjoyed the book, there is one serious omission that would make the book better - there should be a copy of the Constitution in the book. A copy of the Constitution would tie it all together.
 We the People October 23, 2008
K. Davis
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Book was too deep for my 6 year old grandchild, but I really liked the way she presented the Constitution. After watching the "John Adams" series on HBO, I am excited to read about that period and want my children & their kids to appreciate our government.
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