Know your rights! a modern kid's guide to the American Constitution

"What is the U.S. Constitution? And what is it saying, exactly? Without this super-important document, we wouldn't have the rights, privileges and freedoms we cherish today. But how does the Constitution affect YOU, and what exactly are YOUR rights? This book aims to answer those questions...

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Main Author: Barcella, Laura (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Sterling Children's Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co. Inc., [2018]
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Summary: "What is the U.S. Constitution? And what is it saying, exactly? Without this super-important document, we wouldn't have the rights, privileges and freedoms we cherish today. But how does the Constitution affect YOU, and what exactly are YOUR rights? This book aims to answer those questions -- and many more! Follow along as we cover the basics of how the Constitution came together, how it set up the United States government, and how it has changed over time with the addition of the Bill of Rights and the amendments. After reading this book, you'll have a better understanding of your unalienable rights of life, liberty , and the pursuit of happiness!" -- Back cover.
Physical Description: 128 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781454928546
1454928549
Author Notes: Bestselling author and freelance writer Laura Barcella is author of Fight Like A Girl: 50 Feminists Who Changed The World (Zest Books) and coauthor of Popular: The Ups and Downs of Online Dating From the Most Popular Girl in New York City (Sterling). Popular will soon be available in multiple international editions and was acquired by ABC Signature as a scripted TV series. Her articles have appeared in The New York Times , the Washington Post , RollingStone.com, Marie Claire , VanityFair.com, Cosmopolitan , Esquire.com, the Village Voice , and more.