We the People: The Constitution of the United States

The U.S. Constitution brought to life for young readers! In this visual celebration of the U.S. Constitution and America’s founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens. This fact-filled volume includes: An illustrated preamble to the Constitution, illuminating its significance from its birth through to modern times The fascinating history of the struggle to create and ratify the Constitution An historical reproduction of the original document The complete text of the Constitution Full of illustrations that help readers young and old understand the Constitution, this is a must-have resource for every American school, library, and home.