Bibliograph

Bill of Rights, Katie Kawa

Type

Label

Bill of Rights, Katie Kawa

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Bill of Rights

Oclc number

936687598

Responsibility statement

Katie Kawa

Series statement

Documents of American democracy

Summary

"The Bill of Rights is a foundational document in American history that's still being analyzed and debated today. Readers gain a better understanding of these first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution through accessible text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics. The main text is accompanied by fact-filled sidebars and eye-catching graphic organizers. Readers will have fun exploring historical images relevant to this topic, including parts of the Bill of Rights itself. Careful analysis of this landmark democratic document will guide readers in gaining a deeper understanding of American independence and equality"--Provided by the publisher

Table Of Contents

Protecting individual rights -- Federalists and Anti-Federalists -- Madison learns from Mason -- Approving the amendments -- The First Amendment and religion -- Free speech -- Assembly and petition -- The right to bear arms -- Protecting private property -- Pleading the fifth -- Rights in the courtroom -- Additional rights -- Other amendments -- Reflecting a changing America

Target audience

juvenile

Classification